### Question
How is the term school dropout defined?


### Answer
The term **school dropout** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 2302* as the following:

> an individual who is no longer attending any school and who has not received a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION**

