### Question
How does STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS define distance learning?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 6927*, **distance learning** is defined as:

> the transmission of educational or instructional programming to geographically dispersed individuals and groups via telecommunications

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6927*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER III-TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATION > Part C-Ready-To-Learn Television**

