### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1059e*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1059e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-INSTITUTIONAL AID > Part A-Strengthening Institutions**

