; or (B) a consortium of institutions described in subparagraph (A). (7) The term digital network technology means computer and communications equipment and software that facilitates the transmission of information in a digital format. (8) The term minority means an American Indian, Alaskan Native, Black (not of Hispanic origin), Hispanic (including persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central or South American origin), or Pacific Islander individual. (9) The term State has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (10) The term State educational agency has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (11) The term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 ). (12) The term local educational agency has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (13) The term broadband internet access service means a mass-market retail service by wire or radio that provides the capability to transmit data to, and receive data from, all or substantially all internet endpoints, including any capabilities that are incidental to, and enable the operation of, the communications service, but excluding dial-up internet access service. Such term also includes any service the Commission finds to be providing a functional equivalent of such service. .