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§3609 Retained Rights

Title 20 › Chapter 49— ASBESTOS SCHOOL HAZARD DETECTION AND CONTROL › § 3609

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Unless section 3607 says otherwise, people can still sue over buying or putting asbestos in schools or for illness or death from school asbestos exposure. Nothing here takes away anyone’s rights under other laws.

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Title 20, §3609

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Except as otherwise provided in section 3607 of this title, nothing in this chapter shall—
(1)affect the right of any party to seek legal redress in connection with the purchase or installation of asbestos materials in schools or any claim of disability or death related to exposure to asbestos in a school setting; or
(2)affect the rights of any party under any other law.

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20 U.S.C. § 3609

Title 20Education

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60