### Question
How does the law define parent advisory committee?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 7809*, **parent advisory committee** is defined as:

> a committee comprised of, and selected by, the parents of children receiving care in a child-care center operated under this section

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 7809*
  - Heading: **PART V-BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES > CHAPTER 78-VETERANS&rsquo; CANTEEN SERVICE**

