Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§15112 Definitions
Title 42 › CHAPTER 144 — DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS › SUBCHAPTER III — PROGRAM FOR DIRECT SUPPORT WORKERS WHO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES › § 15112
Summary
Defines three words used in this part. Developmental disability is given the meaning used elsewhere in the law about developmental disabilities. Institution of higher education is given the meaning used in the federal law about colleges and universities. Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Title 42, §15112
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In this subchapter:
(1)Developmental disability
The term “developmental disability” has the meaning given the term in section 15002 of this title.
(2)Institution of higher education
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1141 of title 20.
(3)Secretary
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 (2), was repealed by Pub.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
Sep 23, 2026
Release point: 119-110