### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 11421*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Palau (until the effective date of the Compact of Free Association with the Government of Palau)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11421*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 119-HOMELESS ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER VI-EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS > Part A-Adult Education for Homeless**

