### Question
How is the "appropriate Secretary" defined?


### Answer
The term **appropriate Secretary** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 9271* as follows -

> the head of the Federal agency who exercises administrative authority over an activity or program described in subsection (b) of this section

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9271*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 73-ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

