### Question
How is the "Freely Associated State" defined?


### Answer
The term **Freely Associated State** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 2852* as follows -

> the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2852*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER II-STATEWIDE AND LOCAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > Part D-Youth Activities**

