### Question
How is the term existing Council defined?


### Answer
The term **existing Council** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1491b* as the following:

> an entity or a committee of an entity that—


(A) is established by a State prior to the date on which the State submits an application for funding under this subchapter

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

