### Question
How is the term public care institution defined?


### Answer
The term **public care institution** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6372* as the following:

> a public or nonprofit institution which owns—


(A) a facility for long term care, a rehabilitation facility, or a public health center, as described in section 300s–3 of this title, or


(B) a residential child care center

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6372*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part F-Energy Conservation Program for Buildings Owned by Units of Local Government and Public Care Institutions**

