### Question
How is the "eligible entity" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible entity** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1102d* as follows -

> a local educational agency, an institution of higher education, a museum, a private nonprofit educational organization of demonstrated effectiveness, or a consortium of any 2 or more of such entities

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1102d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER V-EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND DEVELOPMENT > Part A-State and Local Programs for Teacher Excellence**

