Title 20 — EducationRelease 119-73
§1704 Balance not required
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Title 20, §1704
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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.
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Section 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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20 U.S.C. § 1704
Title 20 — Education
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Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73