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20 U.S.C. 2398: Limitation on Federal regulationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 20-EDUCATIONCHAPTER 44-CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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§2398. Limitation on Federal regulations

The Secretary may issue regulations under this chapter only to the extent necessary to administer and ensure compliance with the specific requirements of this chapter.

( Pub. L. 88–210, title II, § 218 , formerly title III, § 318, as added Pub. L. 109–270, § 1(b) , Aug. 12, 2006 , 120 Stat. 744 ; renumbered title II, § 218, Pub. L. 115–224, title II, § 201(a)(5) , (6), July 31, 2018 , 132 Stat. 1621 .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 2398, Pub. L. 88–210, title III, § 318, as added Pub. L. 105–332, § 1(b), Oct. 31, 1998, 112 Stat. 3123, related to participation of private school personnel, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 109–270.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 115–224 effective July 1, 2019, see section 4 of Pub. L. 115–224, set out as a note under section 2301 of this title.