### Question
How is the term educational agency or institution defined?


### Answer
The term **educational agency or institution** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1232g* as the following:

> any public or private agency or institution which is the recipient of funds under any applicable program

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1232g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING EDUCATION > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS CONCERNING OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS: GENERAL AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY > Part 4-Records; Privacy; Limitation on Withholding Federal Funds**

