ESEA definitions
section 7801 of this titleUnless otherwise specified in this chapter, the terms used in this chapter have the meanings given the terms in .
Other definitions
Critical foreign language
The term “critical foreign language” means a foreign language that the Secretary determines, in consultation with the heads of such Federal departments and agencies as the Secretary determines appropriate, is critical to the national security and economic competitiveness of the United States.
Institution of higher education
section 1001(a) of this titleThe term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in .
Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Education.
Scientifically valid research
The term “scientifically valid research” includes applied research, basic research, and field-initiated research in which the rationale, design, and interpretation are soundly developed in accordance with accepted principles of scientific research.
Pub. L. 110–69, title VI, § 6001121 Stat. 625Pub. L. 111–358, title X, § 1002(b)(1)124 Stat. 4048Pub. L. 114–95, title IX, § 9215(i)(1)129 Stat. 2167(, formerly § 6002, , ; renumbered § 6001, , , ; , , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
section 6001 of Pub. L. 110–69section 9801 of this titlePub. L. 111–358A prior was classified to prior to repeal by .
Amendments
Pub. L. 114–95section 7801 of this titlesection 6001 of Pub. L. 110–69section 6002(a) of Pub. L. 110–69section 6002 of Pub. L. 110–69Pub. L. 110–692015—Subsec. (a). made amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to . Amendment was executed to this section, which is , notwithstanding directory language directing amendment of , to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the renumbering of as this section. does not contain a section 6002.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Pub. L. 114–95section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95section 6301 of this titleAmendment by effective , except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see , set out as a note under .