### Question
How is the "skill standard" defined?


### Answer
The term **skill standard** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 5938* as follows -

> a standard that specifies the level of knowledge and competence required to successfully perform work-related functions within an occupational cluster

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 5938*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68-NATIONAL EDUCATION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER V-NATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS BOARD**

