### Question
What does statewide system of family support for families of children with disabilities mean?


### Answer
**Statewide system of family support for families of children with disabilities** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 1491b*:

> a family-centered and family-directed, culturally competent, community-centered, comprehensive, statewide system of family support for families of children with disabilities developed and implemented by a State under this subchapter that—


(A) addresses the needs of all families of children with disabilities, including unserved and underserved populations

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1491b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER IX-FAMILY SUPPORT**

