### Question
How does the law define eligible State educational agency?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7315*, **eligible State educational agency** is defined as:

> a State educational agency that—


(A) submits an approvable application under subsection (c) of this section

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7315*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VI-FLEXIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY > Part A-Improving Academic Achievement > subpart 3-state and local flexibility demonstration > Division A-State Flexibility Authority**

