### Question
How is the term State defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 11434a* as the following:

> each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11434a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 119-HOMELESS ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER VI-EDUCATION AND TRAINING > Part B-Education for Homeless Children and Youth**

