### Question
How is the term local school official defined?


### Answer
The term **local school official** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1228c* as the following:

> the highest administrative official serving a school district, or such individual's designee

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1228c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-BASIC EDUCATION FOR ADULTS > SUBCHAPTER II-APPROPRIATIONS AND EVALUATIONS > Part 2-Planning and Evaluation of Federal Education Activities**

