### Question
How does the law define early childhood education?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1078*, **early childhood education** is defined as:

> education in the areas of early child education, child care, or any other educational area related to child care that the Secretary determines appropriate

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1078*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part B-Federal Family Education Loan Program**

