### Question
How does TEACHER ASSISTANCE define highly qualified?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 9812*, **highly qualified** is defined as:

> given such term in section 9101 [1](#9812_1_target) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) and, with respect to special education teachers, in section 1401 [1](#9812_1_target) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9812*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 78-SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, AND CRITICAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION > SUBCHAPTER I-TEACHER ASSISTANCE > Part A-Teachers for a Competitive Tomorrow**

