Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 12527

Participation of students and teachers from private schools

(a)

In general

To the extent consistent with the number of students in the State, in the territory, or served by the Indian tribe or in the school district of the local educational agency involved who are enrolled in private nonprofit elementary schools and secondary schools, such State, territory, or Indian tribe, or agency shall (after consultation with appropriate private school representatives) make provision—
(1)
for the inclusion of services and arrangements for the benefit of such students so as to allow for the equitable participation of such students in the programs implemented to carry out the objectives and provide the benefits described in this part; and
(2)
for the training of the teachers of such students so as to allow for the equitable participation of such teachers in the programs implemented to carry out the objectives and provide the benefits described in this part.
(b)

Waiver

If a State, territory, Indian tribe, or local educational agency is prohibited by law from providing for the participation of students or teachers from private nonprofit schools as required by subsection (a), or if the Corporation determines that a State, territory, Indian tribe, or local educational agency substantially fails or is unwilling to provide for such participation on an equitable basis, the Chief Executive Officer shall waive such requirements and shall arrange for the provision of services to such students and teachers.

Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 115Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1201123 Stat. 1473 (, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 115Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 103(a)(2)107 Stat. 830 Pub. L. 111–13A prior section 12527, , as added , , , related to consideration of applications, prior to the general amendment of this part by .

Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 117104 Stat. 3138 Pub. L. 102–10, § 4(5)105 Stat. 30 Pub. L. 103–82, § 103(a)(2)Another prior section 12527, , , ; , , , prescribed authorized uses of funds, prior to repeal by .

section 115 of Pub. L. 101–610section 12525 of this titlePub. L. 103–82A prior was classified to prior to repeal by .

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13section 4950 of this titleSection effective , see , set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under .