### Question
Can you define what lead agency means?


### Answer
**Lead agency** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 9858n*:

> the agency designated under section 9858(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9858n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 105-COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II&ndash;B-CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT**

