### Question
How does the law define feeder pattern?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1161a*, **feeder pattern** is defined as:

> a secondary school and the elementary schools and middle schools that channel students into that secondary school

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1161a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IX-ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS > Part A-Project GRAD**

