### Question
How is the term child defined?


### Answer
The term **child** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 8801* as the following:

> any person within the age limits for which the State provides free public education

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 8801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER XIV-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

