### Question
How does the law define State share?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 657*, **State share** is defined as:

> 100 percent minus the Federal share

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 657*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part D-Child Support and Establishment of Paternity**

