### Question
How is the term freely associated states defined?


### Answer
The term **freely associated states** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 6331* as the following:

> the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6331*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED > Part A-Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies > subpart 2-allocations**

