### Question
How does the law define economically disadvantaged?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1503*, **economically disadvantaged** is defined as:

> an individual who (A) receives, or is a member of a family which receives, cash welfare payments under a Federal, State, or local welfare program

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1503*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE > Subtitle F-Transition Rules and Effective Dates**

