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


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 7171* as follows -

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

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7171*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IV-21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS > Part B-21st Century Community Learning Centers**

