### Question
How is the "feeder pattern" defined?


### Answer
The term **feeder pattern** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1161a* as follows -

> a secondary school and the elementary schools and middle schools that channel students into that secondary school

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1161a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IX-ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS > Part A-Project GRAD**

