### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 2502*:

> any of the several States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-CAREER EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-CAREER EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES**

