### Question
How is the term qualified business defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified business** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 604* as the following:

> any business that does not contravene any law or public policy (as determined by the Secretary)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 604*
  - 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**

