### Question
How does the law define eligible area?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*, **eligible area** is defined as:

> a metropolitan area meeting the requirements of section 300ff–11 of this title that are applicable to the area

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-HIV HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROGRAM > Part A-Emergency Relief for Areas With Substantial Need for Services**

