### Question
What does certified or licensed teacher mean?


### Answer
**Certified or licensed teacher** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 1111g*:

> an individual who possesses a document certifying that the individual has met the requirements of a State for employment as a teacher in the public schools of that State (including individuals who have been certified as specialists in preschool and early childhood education)

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1111g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER V-EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND DEVELOPMENT > Part E-Minority Teacher Recruitment > subpart 1-new teaching careers**

