### Question
How does the law define new program?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 295j*, **new program** is defined as:

> any program that has graduated less than three classes

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 295j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part F-General Provisions**

