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20 U.S.C. 2304: PrivacyText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 20-EDUCATIONCHAPTER 44-CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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§2304. Privacy

(a)  GEPA

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to supersede the privacy protections afforded parents and students under section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g).

(b)  Prohibition on development of national database

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit the development of a national database of personally identifiable information on individuals receiving services under this chapter.

( Pub. L. 88–210, § 5 , as added Pub. L. 109–270, § 1(b) , Aug. 12, 2006 , 120 Stat. 690 .)

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Prior Provisions

A prior section 2304, Pub. L. 88–210, § 5, as added Pub. L. 105–332, § 1(b), Oct. 31, 1998, 112 Stat. 3082, related to privacy, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 109–270.