### Question
How is the term educational institution defined?


### Answer
The term **educational institution** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 7255f* as the following:

> an institution of higher education, a local educational agency, or a State educational agency

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7255f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER V-PROMOTING INFORMED PARENTAL CHOICE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS > Part D-Fund for the Improvement of Education > subpart 7-star schools program**

