§ 300.41 State educational agency.

Plain English summary

This section defines the term 'State educational agency' (SEA) as the State board of education or other agency or officer primarily responsible for supervising public elementary and secondary schools in a State. If no such agency or officer exists, the SEA is the entity designated by the Governor or State law. This is a definitional provision establishing which entity carries SEA responsibilities under IDEA.

Key requirements

• State educational agency or SEA means the State board of education or other agency or officer primarily responsible for the State supervision of public elementary schools and secondary schools
• If there is no such officer or agency, an officer or agency designated by the Governor or by State law

Affected parties

• State boards of education
• State agencies responsible for public school supervision
• Governors
• State legislatures

Official source

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/part-300/section-300.41