### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define current expenditures?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 8801*, **current expenditures** is defined as:

> expenditures for free public education—


(A) including expenditures for administration, instruction, attendance and health services, pupil transportation services, operation and maintenance of plant, fixed charges, and net expenditures to cover deficits for food services and student body activities

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 8801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER XIV-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

