### Question
How is the term educationally disadvantaged adult defined?


### Answer
The term **educationally disadvantaged adult** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1201a* as the following:

> an adult who—


(A) demonstrates basic skills equivalent to or below that of students at the fifth grade level

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1201a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-BASIC EDUCATION FOR ADULTS > SUBCHAPTER I-BASIC PROGRAM PROVISIONS**

