### Question
How does the law define school-age population?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7311*, **school-age population** is defined as:

> the population aged 5 through 17

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7311*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER VI-INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM STRATEGIES > Part A-State and Local Programs**

