### Question
How does the law define eligibility period?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 7102*, **eligibility period** is defined as:

> fiscal year 1986 through fiscal year 1999

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 7102*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 90-SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION**

