; (B) that is continuous from birth through young adulthood; and (C) that reinforces learning that takes place in the home, school, and community. (2) The term parental involvement means the participation of parents or family members in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other public school activities, including ensuring— (A) that parents or family members play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning; (B) that parents or family members are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school; (C) that parents or family members are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child; and (D) the carrying out of other activities, such as those described in section 1116 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6318 ). (3) The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. (j) Authorization of funds Of the amounts appropriated to, and available at the discretion of, the Secretary for programmatic and administrative expenditures for fiscal years 2021 through 2025, a total of $500,000 shall be used to establish and carry out the functions of the Committee established under this section.