### Question
How is the "pupil services personnel" defined?


### Answer
The term **pupil services personnel** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 8801* as follows -

> school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, and other qualified professional personnel involved in providing assessment, diagnosis, counseling, educational, therapeutic, and other necessary services (including related services as such term is defined in section 1401(a)(17) of this title) as part of a comprehensive program to meet student needs

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 8801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER XIV-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

