### Question
How does the law define poverty line?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 9402*, **poverty line** is defined as:

> the poverty line (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget, and revised annually in accordance with section 9902(2) of title 42) applicable to a family of the size involved

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 75-EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES**

