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


### Answer
The term **local educational agency** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 7703b* as the following:

> given that term in section 7713(9) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7703b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VIII-IMPACT AID**

