### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 11434a*, **State** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11434a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 119-HOMELESS ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER VI-EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS > Part B-Education for Homeless Children and Youth**

