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


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7703a*, **local educational agency** is defined as:

> given that term in section 7713 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7703a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VII-IMPACT AID**

