### Question
How does Innovative Programs define local educational agency?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7217d*, **local educational agency** is defined as:

> a local educational agency or a consortium of such agencies

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7217d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER V-PROMOTING INFORMED PARENTAL CHOICE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS > Part A-Innovative Programs > subpart 4-general provisions**

