### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 254t*:

> each of the several States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 254t*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part D-Primary Health Care > subpart iii-scholarship program and loan repayment program**

