### Question
How is the term authorized public chartering agency defined?


### Answer
The term **authorized public chartering agency** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 8066* as the following:

> a State educational agency, local educational agency, or other public entity that has the authority pursuant to State law and approved by the Secretary to authorize or approve a charter school

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 8066*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER X-PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE > Part C-Public Charter Schools**

