### Question
How is the "poverty line" defined?


### Answer
The term **poverty line** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 9402* as follows -

> 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. § 9402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 75-EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES**

