### Question
How is the "eligible child" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible child** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1758* as follows -

> a child—


(I)(aa) who is eligible for and receiving medical assistance under the Medicaid program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1758*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS**

