### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 9402*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 75-EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES**

