### Question
How is the term eligible agency defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible agency** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 3272* as the following:

> the sole entity or agency in a State or an outlying area responsible for administering or supervising policy for adult education and literacy activities in the State or outlying area, respectively, consistent with the law of the State or outlying area, respectively

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 3272*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY > SUBCHAPTER II-ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY**

