20 U.S.C. § 7305a — Purpose

The purpose of this part is to allow States and local educational agencies the flexibility to target Federal funds to the programs and activities that most effectively address the unique needs of States and localities. ( Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5102 , formerly title VI, § 6122, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601 , Jan. 8, 2002 , 115 Stat. 1876 ; renumbered title V, § 5102, and amended Pub. L. 114–95, title V , §§ 5001(a)(1), 5002(4), Dec. 10, 2015 , 129 Stat. 2039 , 2040.) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 5102 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7202 of this title , prior to the general amendment of former subchapter V of this chapter by Pub. L. 107–110 . Another prior section 5102 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 3172 of this title , prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382 . Amendments 2015— Pub. L. 114–95, § 5002(4) , amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The purpose of this subpart is to allow States and local educational agencies the flexibility— “(1) to target Federal funds to Federal programs that most effectively address the unique needs of States and localities; and “(2) to transfer Federal funds allocated to other activities to allocations for certain activities authorized under subchapter I of this chapter.” Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of 2015 Amendment Amendment by Pub. L. 114–95 effective Dec. 10, 2015 , except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95 , set out as a note under section 6301 of this title .

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