Section 1461 (b)

(b) Definition of eligible entity

(1) In general

• In this part, the term “eligible entity” means—
• (A) a State educational agency;
• (B) a local educational agency;
• (C) a public charter school that is a local educational agency under State law;
• (D) an institution of higher education;
• (E) a public agency not described in subparagraphs (A) through (D);
• (F) a private nonprofit organization;
• (G) an outlying area;
• (H) an Indian tribe or a tribal organization (as defined under section 5304 of title 25); or
• (I) a for-profit organization, if the Secretary finds it appropriate in light of the purposes of a particular competition for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this part.

(2) Special rule

• The Secretary may limit which eligible entities described in paragraph (1) are eligible for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this part to 1 or more of the categories of eligible entities described in paragraph (1).