### Question
What does independent State agency mean?


### Answer
**Independent State agency** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 7113*:

> an independent agency with a board of directors or a cabinet level agency whose chief executive officer is appointed by the chief executive officer of the State and confirmed with the advice and consent of the senate of such State

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7113*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IV-SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES > Part 1A-State Grants for Drug and Violence Prevention Programs > subpart 1-state grants for drug and violence prevention programs**

