### Question
How is the term interim facilities defined?


### Answer
The term **interim facilities** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 298b* as the following:

> teaching facilities designed to provide teaching space on a short-term (less than ten years) basis while facilities of a more permanent nature are being planned and constructed

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 298b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-NURSE EDUCATION > Part C-General**

