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20 U.S.C. 1070d–31: Statement of purposeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 20-EDUCATIONCHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE
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§1070d–31. Statement of purpose

It is the purpose of this subpart to establish a Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program to promote student excellence and achievement and to recognize exceptionally able students who show promise of continued excellence.

( Pub. L. 89–329, title IV, § 419A , as added Pub. L. 99–498, title IV, § 401(a) , Oct. 17, 1986 , 100 Stat. 1343 .)

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Prior Provisions

A prior section 1070d–31, Pub. L. 89–329, title IV, § 419A, as added Pub. L. 98–558, title VIII, § 801(a), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2900; amended Pub. L. 99–145, title XVI, § 1627(a), Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 779, provided statement of purpose for Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program, prior to the general revision of this part by Pub. L. 99–498.