Definition — Us Code Code § 7231a
Us Code Code § 7231a — Definition. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 7231a. Definition
For the purpose of this part, the term "magnet school" means a public elementary school, public secondary school, public elementary education center, or public secondary education center that offers a special curriculum capable of attracting substantial numbers of students of different racial backgrounds.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4402, formerly title V, §5302, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1807; renumbered title IV, §4402, Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §4001(b)(3)(A), (B), (D)(i), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1967.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 4402 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 3122 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
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