### Question
How does the law define educational service agency?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 8801*, **educational service agency** is defined as:

> a regional public multiservice agency authorized by State statute to develop, manage, and provide services or programs to local educational agencies

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 8801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER XIV-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

