### Question
How does the law define local agency?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 705*, **local agency** is defined as:

> an agency of a unit of general local government or of an Indian tribe (or combination of such units or tribes) which has an agreement with the designated State agency to conduct a vocational rehabilitation program under the supervision of such State agency in accordance with the State plan approved under section 721 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 705*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND OTHER REHABILITATION SERVICES > GENERAL PROVISIONS**

