### Question
What is the definition of shortage areas?


### Answer
The definition of **shortage areas** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1104j*:

> (1) geographic areas of the State in which there is a shortage of preschool, elementary, and secondary school teachers, and (2) an area of shortage of preschool, elementary, and secondary school teachers in specific grade levels and in specific academic, instructional, subject matter, and discipline classifications

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1104j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER V-EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND DEVELOPMENT > Part C-Teacher Scholarships and Fellowships > subpart 1-paul douglas teacher scholarships**

