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20 U.S.C. §§ 6845–6847

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§6845. Rules of construction

20 U.S.C. § 6845

Nothing in this part shall be construed—
(1)
to prohibit a local educational agency from serving English learners simultaneously with children with similar educational needs, in the same educational settings where appropriate;
(2)
to require a State or a local educational agency to establish, continue, or eliminate any particular type of instructional program for English learners; or
(3)
to limit the preservation or use of Native American languages.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3124, formerly § 3125, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1705; renumbered § 3124 and amended Pub. L. 114–95, title III, §§ 3001(2)(B), 3003(k), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1953, 1964.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 6845, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3135, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3647, related to local applications for technology education assistance, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.

A prior section 3124 of Pub. L. 89–10 was renumbered section 3123 and is classified to section 6844 of this title.

Amendments

2015—Pars. (1), (2). Pub. L. 114–95, § 3003(k), substituted “English learners” for “limited English proficient children”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2015 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 114–95 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 a note under section 6301 of this title.

§6846. Legal authority under State law

20 U.S.C. § 6846

Nothing in this part shall be construed to negate or supersede State law, or the legal authority under State law of any State agency, State entity, or State public official, over programs that are under the jurisdiction of the State agency, entity, or official.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3125, formerly § 3126, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1705; renumbered § 3125, Pub. L. 114–95, title III, § 3001(2)(B), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1953.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 6846, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3136, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3648, related to national challenge grants for technology in education, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.

A prior section 3125 of Pub. L. 89–10 was renumbered section 3124 and is classified to section 6845 of this title.

§6847. Civil rights

20 U.S.C. § 6847

Nothing in this part shall be construed in a manner inconsistent with any Federal law guaranteeing a civil right.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3126, formerly § 3127, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1705; renumbered § 3126, Pub. L. 114–95, title III, § 3001(2)(B), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1953.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 6847, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3137, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3649, related to Federal administration of programs, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.

A prior section 3126 of Pub. L. 89–10 was renumbered section 3125 and is classified to section 6846 of this title.