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


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 506*, **eligible State** is defined as:

> a State that has in effect a State plan approved by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (e)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 506*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-GRANTS TO STATES FOR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION**

