§ 10013. Definitions

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, as used in this chapter—

• (1) the terms “elementary education” and “secondary education” have the meaning given such terms under State law;
• (2) the term “high-need local educational agency” means a local educational agency—
  • (A) that serves not fewer than 10,000 children from families with incomes below the poverty line; or
  • (B) for which not less than 20 percent of the children served by the agency are from families with incomes below the poverty line;
• (3) the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 1001 of this title ;
• (4) the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Education;
• (5) the term “State” means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and
• (6) any other term used that is defined in section 7801 1 1 See References in Text note below. of this title shall have the meaning given the term in such section.