### Question
What does authorized public chartering agency mean?


### Answer
**Authorized public chartering agency** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 7221i*:

> a State educational agency, local educational agency, or other public entity that has the authority pursuant to State law and approved by the Secretary to authorize or approve a charter school

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7221i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER V-PROMOTING INFORMED PARENTAL CHOICE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS > Part B-Public Charter Schools > subpart 1-charter school programs**

