The participation by any individual in any program or portion thereof under this part shall be wholly voluntary and shall not be a prerequisite to eligibility for or receipt of any other service or assistance from, or to participation in, any other program. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XI, § 1103, as added Pub. L. 94–278, title IV, § 403(a) , Apr. 22, 1976 , 90 Stat. 408 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 300b–2, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XI, § 1103, as added May 16, 1972 , Pub. L. 92–294, § 3(c) , 86 Stat. 138 ; amended Aug. 29, 1972 , Pub. L. 92–414, § 4(3) , 86 Stat. 652 , was identical to this section, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94–278, title IV, § 403(a) , Apr. 22, 1976 , 90 Stat. 407 .