### Question
What does skill standard mean?


### Answer
**Skill standard** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 5938*:

> 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**

