### Question
How does the law define existing Council?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1491b*, **existing Council** is defined as:

> 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**

