Pub. L. 118-159, div. A, tit. V, subtit. I, sec. 589 (as amended)
CHILD CARE SERVICES AND YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES FOR DEPENDENTS: PERIOD OF SERVICES FOR A MEMBER WITH A SPOUSE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT.
SEC. 589. CHILD CARE SERVICES AND YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES FOR DEPENDENTS: PERIOD OF SERVICES FOR A MEMBER WITH A SPOUSE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT.
(a) Period.—The Secretary of a military department may provide a covered member with covered services for a period of at least 180 days.
(b) Rule of Construction.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to—
(1) entitle a covered member to covered services; or
(2) give priority to a covered member for purposes of a determination regarding who shall receive covered services.
(c) Definitions.—In this section:
(1) The term “covered member” means a member of the Armed Forces—
(A) who has a dependent child; and
(B) whose spouse is seeking employment.
(2) The term “covered services” means child care services or youth program services provided or paid for by the Secretary of Defense under subchapter II of chapter 88 of title 10, United States Code.