### Question
How is the "young child" defined?


### Answer
The term **young child** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 9402* as follows -

> any child from birth to the age of mandatory school attendance in the State where the child resides

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 75-EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES**

