### Question
Can you define what substantial evidence means?


### Answer
**Substantial evidence** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1415*:

> beyond a preponderance of the evidence

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1415*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER II-ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION OF ALL CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES**

