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20 U.S.C. § 1704

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Title
20 — Education
Chapter
CH39
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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The failure of an educational agency to attain a balance, on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin, of students among its schools shall not constitute a denial of equal educational opportunity, or equal protection of the laws. (Pub. L. 93–380, title II, § 205, Aug. 21, 1974, 88 Stat. 515.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective DateSection effective on and after sixtieth day after Aug. 21, 1974, see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 93–380, set out as a note under section 1221–1 of this title.

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