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


### Answer
The term **eligible entity** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1102e* as the following:

> a technical assistance center assisted under subpart 2 [1](#1102e_1_target) of part C of this subchapter of this chapter as such chapter was in effect on the day before July 23, 1992, 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 such entities

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1102e*
  - 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**

