Us Code § 7382b - Definitions
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§ 7382b. Definitions
As used in this subchapter—
(1) the term "elementary school" has the meaning provided by section 7801 of title 20;
(2) the term "local educational agency" has the meaning provided by section 7801 of title 20;
(3) the term "secondary school" has the meaning provided by section 7801 of title 20;
(4) the term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Energy.
(Pub. L. 103–382, title V, §514, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4042; Pub. L. 107–110, title X, §1076(bb), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2093; Pub. L. 114–95, title IX, §9215(h), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2167.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2015—Par. (1) to (3). Pub. L. 114–95 made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7801 of title 20.
2002—Pars. (1) to (3). Pub. L. 107–110 substituted "7801" for "8801".
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 Title 20, Education.
Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 107–110 effective Jan. 8, 2002, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 107–110, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6301 of Title 20, Education.
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