### Question
How does the law define timely interstate home study?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 673c*, **timely interstate home study** is defined as:

> an interstate home study completed by a State if the State provides to the State that requested the study, within 30 days after receipt of the request, a report on the results of the study

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 673c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part E-Federal Payments for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance**

