### Question
How does the law define eligible entity?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7453*, **eligible entity** is defined as:

> any of the following entities that has a plan to develop and maintain, or to improve and expand, programs that support the entity's use of a Native American or Alaska Native language as the primary language of instruction in elementary schools or secondary schools, or both:


(A) An Indian tribe

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7453*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VI-INDIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION > Part A-Indian Education > subpart 3-national activities**

