### Question
How does General Provisions define State agency?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*, **State agency** is defined as:

> the agency established or designated to administer or supervise the administration of the State plan under subchapter XIX of this chapter or designated to administer the State's program under subchapter V of this chapter or subchapter XX of this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

