### Question
How is the term eligibility period defined?


### Answer
The term **eligibility period** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 7102* as the following:

> fiscal year 1986 through fiscal year 1999

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

