### Question
What is the definition of poverty line?


### Answer
The definition of **poverty line** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1021*:

> 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. § 1021*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT > Part A-Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants for States and Partnerships**

