### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 2321* as follows -

> any 1 of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2321*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION > SUBCHAPTER I-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE TO THE STATES > Part B-State Organizational and Planning Responsibilities**

