### Question
How is the "authorized public chartering agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **authorized public chartering agency** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 7221i* as follows -

> a State educational agency, local educational agency, or other public entity that has the authority pursuant to State law and approved by the Secretary to authorize or approve a charter school

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7221i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IV-21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS > Part C-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools**

