### Question
How does the law define special education teacher?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1003*, **special education teacher** is defined as:

> teachers who teach children with disabilities as defined in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1003*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

