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


### Answer
The definition of **eligible applicant** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 7221i*:

> a developer that has—


(A) applied to an authorized public chartering authority to operate a charter school

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7221i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER V-PROMOTING INFORMED PARENTAL CHOICE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS > Part B-Public Charter Schools > subpart 1-charter school programs**

