### Question
What does developmental delay mean?


### Answer
**Developmental delay** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 1472*:

> 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**

