DEFINITIONS.

SEC. 6001. [20 U.S.C. 9802] DEFINITIONS. (a) ESEA Definitions.—Unless otherwise specified in this title, the terms used in this title have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. (b) Other Definitions.—In this title: (1) 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. (2) Institution of higher education.—The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). (3) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Education. (4) 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.