### Question
What is the definition of applicable percentage?


### Answer
The definition of **applicable percentage** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 609*:

> for fiscal years 1997 through 2002, 80 percent (or, if the State meets the requirements of section 607(a) of this title for the fiscal year, 75 percent) reduced (if appropriate) in accordance with subparagraph (C)(ii).[1](#609_1_target)


#### (iii) Historic State expenditures


The term “historic State expenditures” means, with respect to a State, the lesser of—


(I) the expenditures by the State under parts A and F of this subchapter (as in effect during fiscal year 1994) for fiscal year 1994

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 609*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part A-Block Grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families**

