### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7703b*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7703b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VII-IMPACT AID**

