out the functions of the Committee established under this section. 3. Parents and Families Advisory Committee (a) Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) Parents and families have a major influence on their children’s achievement in public school and throughout life. (2) Parents and family members offer an important resource to policymakers as they provide a unique perspective as consumers of our Nation’s public schools. (3) All parents and family members—regardless of income, education, or cultural background—are critical in their child’s learning and development and want their child to reach their fullest potential. (4) Parental engagement improves school culture and community well-being, as well as drive improvements in student outcomes. (b) Establishment The Secretary shall establish an advisory committee, to be known as the Parents and Families Advisory Committee (referred to in this section as the Committee ). (c) Duties and focus The duty of the Committee shall be to monitor the effects and implementation of the Every Student Success Act ( Public Law 114–95 ) on children and families, and review and analyze implementation of State and local parent and family engagement policies, school-parent compacts, and other family engagement activities described in section 1116 and part E of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6318