### Question
What is the definition of local agency?


### Answer
The definition of **local agency** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1769f*:

> a school, school food authority, child care center, sponsoring organization, or other entity authorized to operate a child nutrition program at the local level

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1769f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS**

