### Question
How does THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU define State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 254t*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the several States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 254t*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part D-Primary Health Care > subpart iii-scholarship program and loan repayment program**

