### Question
How does the law define local educational agency?


### Answer
Under *40 U.S.C. § 502*, **local educational agency** is defined as:

> given that term in section 8013 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7713).

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 502*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES > CHAPTER 5-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-PROCUREMENT AND WAREHOUSING**

