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20 U.S.C. 9548: State definedText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§9548. State defined

In this part, the term “State” means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

( Pub. L. 107–279, title I, § 158 , Nov. 5, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1962 .)