### Question
How is the "child with greatest need" defined?


### Answer
The term **child with greatest need** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 7140* as follows -

> a child who is at risk of educational failure, dropping out of school, or involvement in criminal or delinquent activities, or who lacks strong positive role models

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7140*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IV-21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS > Part A-Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities > subpart 2-national programs**

