### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 7301b*:

> each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7301b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VI-FLEXIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY > Part A-Improving Academic Achievement > subpart 1-accountability**

