### Question
How is the term caseload defined?


### Answer
The term **caseload** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2015* as the following:

> the average monthly number of individuals receiving food stamps during the 12-month period ending the preceding June 30

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2015*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 51-FOOD STAMP PROGRAM**

