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20 U.S.C. 7885: Prohibition against funds for religious worship or instructionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§7885. Prohibition against funds for religious worship or instruction

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the making of any payment under this chapter for religious worship or instruction.

( Pub. L. 89–10, title VIII, § 8505 , formerly title IX, § 9505, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title IX, § 901 , Jan. 8, 2002 , 115 Stat. 1979 ; renumbered title VIII, § 8505, Pub. L. 114–95, title VIII, § 8001(a)(5) , Dec. 10, 2015 , 129 Stat. 2088 , 2089.)