### Question
How does the law define developmental delay?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1472*, **developmental delay** is defined as:

> given such term by a State under section 1476(b)(1) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1472*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER VIII-INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES**

