### Question
How does the law define lead agency?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 9858n*, **lead agency** is defined as:

> the agency designated under section 9858(a) [1](#9858n_1_target) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9858n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 105-COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II&ndash;B-CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT**

