### Question
Can you define what eligible entity means?


### Answer
**Eligible entity** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 7441*:

> a State educational agency, local educational agency, Indian tribe, Indian organization, federally supported elementary school or secondary school for Indian students, Indian institution (including an Indian institution of higher education), or a consortium of such entities

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7441*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VII-INDIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION > Part A-Indian Education > subpart 2-special programs and projects to improve educational opportunities for indian children**

