### Question
What is the definition of educational service agency?


### Answer
The definition of **educational service agency** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 7801*:

> a regional public multiservice agency authorized by State statute to develop, manage, and provide services or programs to local educational agencies

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VIII-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

