### Question
How does the law define program of study?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 2302*, **program of study** is defined as:

> a coordinated, nonduplicative sequence of academic and technical content at the secondary and postsecondary level that—


(A) incorporates challenging State academic standards, including those adopted by a State under section 6311(b)(1) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION**

