### Question
What is the definition of participating county?


### Answer
The definition of **participating county** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 7141*:

> an eligible county that elects under section 7112(d) of this title to expend a portion of the Federal funds received under section 7112 of this title in accordance with this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 7141*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 90-SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION > SUBCHAPTER III-COUNTY FUNDS**

