### Question
How is the term territory defined?


### Answer
The term **territory** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1491c* as the following:

> the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Republic of Palau (upon the entry into force and effect of the Compact of Free Association between the United States and the Republic of Palau)

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1491c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER IX-FAMILY SUPPORT**

