### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1443*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1443*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER III-INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES**

