### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 11447*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11447*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 119-HOMELESS ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER VI-EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS > Part C-Job Training for Homeless**

