### Question
How does the law define Department?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7801*, **Department** is defined as:

> the Department of Education

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IX-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

