Title 20, EducationRelease 119-102
§7913 Prohibition on Discrimination
Title 20 › CHAPTER 70 — STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › SUBCHAPTER VIII — GENERAL PROVISIONS › Part F — Uniform Provisions › subpart 2 — other provisions › § 7913
Summary
Prevents the Secretary, State or local education agencies, or schools from giving, denying, or placing any financial or educational benefit or burden on a student in a way that violates the Fifth or 14th Amendments or other anti‑discrimination laws that apply to federally funded programs.
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Title 20, §7913
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require, authorize, or permit, the Secretary, or a State educational agency, local educational agency, or school to grant to a student, or deny or impose upon a student, any financial or educational benefit or burden, in violation of the fifth or 14th amendments to the Constitution or other law relating to discrimination in the provision of federally funded programs or activities.
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20 U.S.C. § 7913
Title 20, Education
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102