### Question
How does General Provisions define State Agency” means the State health planning and development agency of a State designated under subchapter XIII of this chapter.[3](#300s-3_3_target)


(13) The term “urban or rural poverty area?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300s*, **State Agency” means the State health planning and development agency of a State designated under subchapter XIII of this chapter.[3](#300s-3_3_target)


(13) The term “urban or rural poverty area** is defined as:

> an urban or rural geographical area (as defined by the Secretary) in which a percentage (as defined by the Secretary in accordance with the next sentence) of the residents of the area have incomes below the poverty level (as defined by the Secretary of Commerce)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300s*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XIV-HEALTH RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > Part C-General Provisions**

