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20 U.S.C. 7911: Prohibition on nationwide databaseText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 20-EDUCATIONCHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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§7911. Prohibition on nationwide database

Nothing in this chapter (other than section 6398(b) of this title) shall be construed to authorize the development of a nationwide database of personally identifiable information on individuals involved in studies or other collections of data under this chapter.

( Pub. L. 89–10, title VIII, § 8531 , formerly title IX, § 9531, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title IX, § 901 , Jan. 8, 2002 , 115 Stat. 1984 ; renumbered title VIII, § 8531, Pub. L. 114–95, title VIII, § 8001(a)(6) , Dec. 10, 2015 , 129 Stat. 2088 , 2089.)

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Prior Provisions

A prior section 7911, Pub. L. 89–10, title IX, § 9211, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3804, set out administrative provisions, prior to the general amendment of former subchapter IX of this chapter by Pub. L. 107–110.