### Question
What is the definition of ward of the State?


### Answer
The definition of **ward of the State** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1401*:

> a child who, as determined by the State where the child resides, is a foster child, is a ward of the State, or is in the custody of a public child welfare agency

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

