### Question
What is the definition of current expenditures?


### Answer
The definition of **current expenditures** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 8801*:

> expenditures for free public education—


(A) including expenditures for administration, instruction, attendance and health services, pupil transportation services, operation and maintenance of plant, fixed charges, and net expenditures to cover deficits for food services and student body activities

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 8801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER XIV-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

