### Question
How is the "State agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **State agency** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1786* as follows -

> provided in subsection (b)(13), except that the term also includes the agriculture department of each State and any other agency approved by the chief executive officer of the State.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1786*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13A-CHILD NUTRITION**

