### Question
How does the law define economically disadvantaged family or individual?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 2471*, **economically disadvantaged family or individual** is defined as:

> such families or individuals who are determined by the Secretary to be low-income according to the latest available data from the Department of Commerce

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2471*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 43-AMERICAN FOLKLIFE PRESERVATION > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part C-Definitions**

