251300000X — Local Education Agency (LEA)

251300000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Local Education Agency (LEA) (organizations). 16,042 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 251300000X
Display name Local Education Agency (LEA)
Grouping Agencies
Classification Local Education Agency (LEA)
Section Non-Individual
Directory Local Education Agency (LEA) provider directory

Definition

The term local education agency means a public board of education or other public authority legally constituted within a State to either provide administrative control or direction of, or perform a service function for public schools serving individuals ages 0 - 21 in a state, city, county, township, school district, or other political subdivision including a combination of school districts or counties recognized in a State as an administrative agency for its public schools. An LEA may provide, or employ professional who provide, services to children included in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), such services may include, but are not limited to, such medical services as physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 251300000X mean?
251300000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Local Education Agency (LEA) in the "Agencies" grouping. It classifies organizations and non-individual providers.
Where is the taxonomy code used?
Providers select a taxonomy code when applying for an NPI, and it appears on insurance claims (CMS-1500 box 33b / 837 electronic claims) to identify the provider's classification. Payers may require the taxonomy that matches your credential and license.
How do I find providers with taxonomy 251300000X?
Browse the Local Education Agency (LEA) directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.