### Question
What is the definition of school lunch factor?


### Answer
The definition of **school lunch factor** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 9859c*:

> the ratio of the number of children who are receiving free or reduced price lunches under the school lunch program established under the National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) in the State to the number of such children in all States, as determined annually by the Department of Agriculture

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9859c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 105-COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II&ndash;C-CHILD CARE SAFETY AND HEALTH GRANTS**

