### Question
How does the law define rural?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 294p*, **rural** is defined as:

> geographic areas that are located outside of standard metropolitan statistical areas

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 294p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part E-Special Training Projects**

