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20 U.S.C. 9601: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 20-EDUCATIONCHAPTER 76-EDUCATION RESEARCH, STATISTICS, EVALUATION, INFORMATION, AND DISSEMINATION
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§9601. Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1)  In general

The terms “local educational agency” and “State educational agency” have the meanings given those terms in section 7801 of this title.

(2)  Secretary

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Education.

( Pub. L. 107–279, title II, § 202 , Nov. 5, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1975 ; Pub. L. 114–95, title IX, § 9215(gg)(1) , Dec. 10, 2015 , 129 Stat. 2174 .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2015⁠—Par. (1). Pub. L. 114–95 made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7801 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2015 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 114–95 effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.

Short Title

This subchapter known as the “Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002”, see Short Title note set out under section 9501 of this title.