### Question
How does the law define Indian tribe?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7452*, **Indian tribe** is defined as:

> a federally recognized tribe or a State-recognized tribe

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7452*
  - 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**

