### Question
How does allocations define large local educational agency?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 6333*, **large local educational agency** is defined as:

> a local educational agency serving an area with a total population of 20,000 or more

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6333*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED > Part A-Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies > subpart 2-allocations**

