### Question
How is the "disadvantaged" defined?


### Answer
The term **disadvantaged** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 2471* as follows -

> individuals (other than individuals with handicaps) who have economic or academic disadvantages and who require special services and assistance in order to enable such individuals to succeed in vocational education programs

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2471*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part C-Definitions**

