Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§15112 Definitions
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 144— - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER III— - PROGRAM FOR DIRECT SUPPORT WORKERS WHO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES › § 15112
Summary
Defines three key terms used in this subchapter. "Developmental disability" means what section 15002 of this title defines. "Institution of higher education" means what section 1141 of title 20 defines. "Secretary" refers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Title 42, §15112
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In this subchapter:
(1)The term “developmental disability” has the meaning given the term in section 15002 of this title.
(2)The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1141 11 See References in Text note below. of title 20.
(3)The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Section 1141 of title 20, referred to in par. (2), was repealed by Pub. L. 105–244, § 3, title I, § 101(b), title VII, § 702, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1585, 1616, 1803, effective Oct. 1, 1998. However, the term “institution of higher education” is defined in section 1001 of Title 20, Education.
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42 U.S.C. § 15112
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73