### Question
How does the law define public assistance?


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

> Federal, State, or local government cash payments for which eligibility is determined by a needs or income test

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1503*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 19-JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP**

