### Question
How does the law define State?


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

> each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each of the outlying areas

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

