### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 8801*:

> 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. § 8801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER XIV-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

