### Question
How does the law define official poverty line?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*, **official poverty line** is defined as:

> the poverty line established by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and revised by the Secretary in accordance with section 9902(2) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-HIV HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROGRAM > Part D-General Provisions**

