### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 7111*:

> each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7111*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER IV-SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES > Part 1A-State Grants for Drug and Violence Prevention Programs > subpart 1-state grants for drug and violence prevention programs**

