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42 U.S.C. 12311: Establishment of Administration on Children, Youth, and FamiliesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 127-COORDINATED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES
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§12311. Establishment of Administration on Children, Youth, and Families

(a)  In general

There is established within the Department of Health and Human Services an Administration on Children, Youth, and Families.

(b)  Commissioner

(1)  Establishment

(A)  In general

The Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, as established under subsection (a), shall be headed by a Commissioner on Children, Youth, and Families.

(B)  Omitted

(2)  Appointment

The President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint the Commissioner.

( Pub. L. 101–501, title IX, § 915 , Nov. 3, 1990 , 104 Stat. 1263 .)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is comprised of section 915 of Pub. L. 101–501. Subsec. (b)(1)(B) of section 915 of Pub. L. 101–501 amended section 5316 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section 1001(a) of Pub. L. 101–501, set out as an Effective Date of 1990 Amendment note under section 8621 of this title.