### Question
How is the term lower living standard income level defined?


### Answer
The term **lower living standard income level** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1503* as the following:

> that income level (adjusted for regional, metropolitan, urban, and rural differences and family size) determined annually by the Secretary based on the most recent “lower living family budget” issued by the Secretary

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

