### Question
What is the definition of eligible child?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible child** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 6316*:

> a child from a low-income family, as determined by the local educational agency for purposes of allocating funds to schools under section 6313(c)(1) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6316*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED > Part A-Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies > subpart 1-basic program requirements**

