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


### Answer
The term **eligible agency** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 9202* as follows -

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

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9202*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 73-ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY > SUBCHAPTER I-ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY**

