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20 U.S.C. 7121: Rule of constructionText 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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§7121. Rule of construction

Nothing in this subpart may be construed to⁠—

(1)  authorize activities or programming that encourages teenage sexual activity; or

(2)  prohibit effective activities or programming that meet the requirements of section 7906 of this title.

( Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4111 , as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4101 , Dec. 10, 2015 , 129 Stat. 1982 .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 4111 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7111 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subpart by Pub. L. 114–95.

A prior section 4011 [4111] of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7111 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section 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 an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title.