### Question
What is the definition of authorized public chartering agency?


### Answer
The definition of **authorized public chartering agency** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 8066*:

> 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. § 8066*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER X-PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE > Part C-Public Charter Schools**

