### Question
How does the law define eligible entity?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1211*, **eligible entity** is defined as:

> a State correctional agency, a local correctional agency, a State correctional education agency, and a local correctional education agency

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1211*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-BASIC EDUCATION FOR ADULTS > SUBCHAPTER III-WORKPLACE LITERACY AND ENGLISH LITERACY GRANTS**

