### Question
How does the law define supportive services?


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

> services which are necessary to enable an individual eligible for training under this chapter, but who cannot afford to pay for such services, to participate in a training program funded under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1503*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE > Subtitle F-Transition Rules and Effective Dates**

