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42 U.S.C. 6102: Prohibition of discriminationText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS
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§6102. Prohibition of discrimination

Pursuant to regulations prescribed under section 6103 of this title, and except as provided by section 6103(b) and section 6103(c) of this title, no person in the United States shall, on the basis of age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

( Pub. L. 94–135, title III, § 303 , Nov. 28, 1975 , 89 Stat. 728 .)