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Title 42
Chapter 67
Subchapter I
§ 5106h. Authorization of approp...
§ 5107. Discretionary programs; ...
§ 5106h. Authorization of approp...
§ 5107. Discretionary programs; ...
U.S. Code
Notes
§ 5106i.
Rule of construction
(a)
In general
Nothing in this subchapter and subchapter III shall be construed—
(1)
as establishing a Federal requirement that a parent or legal guardian provide a child any medical service or treatment against the religious beliefs of the parent or legal guardian; and
(2)
to require that a State find, or to prohibit a State from finding, child abuse or neglect in cases in which a parent or legal guardian relies solely or partially upon spiritual means rather than medical treatment, in accordance with the religious beliefs of the parent or legal guardian.
(b)
State requirement
(
Pub. L. 93–247, title I, § 113
, formerly § 115, as added and renumbered § 113,
Pub. L. 104–235, title I
, §§ 112, 113(a)(1)(C),
Oct. 3, 1996
,
110 Stat. 3078
, 3079; amended
Pub. L. 111–320, title I, § 121
,
Dec. 20, 2010
,
124 Stat. 3478
.)
cite as:
42 USC 5106i
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