### Question
How is the term school leader residency program defined?


### Answer
The term **school leader residency program** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 6602* as the following:

> a school-based principal or other school leader preparation program in which a prospective principal or other school leader—


(A) for 1 academic year, engages in sustained and rigorous clinical learning with substantial leadership responsibilities and an opportunity to practice and be evaluated in an authentic school setting

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER II-PREPARING, TRAINING, AND RECRUITING HIGH-QUALITY TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, OR OTHER SCHOOL LEADERS**

