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


### Answer
The term **local agency** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 705* as the following:

> an agency of a unit of general local government or of an Indian tribe (or combination of such units or tribes) which has an agreement with the designated State agency to conduct a vocational rehabilitation program under the supervision of such State agency in accordance with the State plan approved under section 721 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 705*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND OTHER REHABILITATION SERVICES > GENERAL PROVISIONS**

