### Question
How is the "at-risk school child" defined?


### Answer
The term **at-risk school child** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1766* as follows -

> a school child who—


(A) is not more than 18 years of age, except that the age limitation provided by this subparagraph shall not apply to a child described in section 1760(d)(1)(A) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1766*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS**

