(1) Local educational agency; State educational agency; outlying area 
The terms local educational agency, State educational agency, and outlying area have the meanings given the terms in section 7801 of this title.

(2) Eligible school attendance area; school attendance area 
The terms eligible school attendance area and school attendance area have the meanings given the terms in section 6313 (a)(2) of this title.

(3) Secretary 
The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education.

(4) State 
The term State means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each outlying area.