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


### Answer
The term **eligible State educational agency** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 7315* as follows -

> a State educational agency that—


(A) submits an approvable application under subsection (c) of this section

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7315*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VI-FLEXIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY > PART A-IMPROVING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT > subpart 3-state and local flexibility demonstration > Division A-State Flexibility Authority**

