Policy Councils and Policy Committees must be comprised of two types of representatives: parents of currently enrolled children and community representatives. At least 51 percent of the members of these policy groups must be the parents of currently enrolled children. Parents of children currently enrolled in all program options must be proportionately represented on established policy groups.

Community representatives must be drawn from the local community: businesses; public or private community, civic, and professional organizations; and others who are familiar with resources and services for low-income children and families, including, for example, the parents of formerly enrolled children.

All parent members of Policy Councils or Policy Committees must stand for election or re-election annually. All community representatives also must be selected annually.

Policy Councils and Policy Committees must limit the number of one-year terms any individual may serve on either body to a combined total of three terms.