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citation: "20 U.S.C. §§ 6845–6847"
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release: "119-102"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/20/6845..6847"
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# §6845. Rules of construction


Nothing in this part shall be construed—

- (1) to prohibit a [local educational agency](/usc/20/7801.md?p=30-A) from serving [English learners](/usc/20/7801.md?p=20) simultaneously with children with similar educational needs, in the same educational settings where appropriate;
- (2) to require a [State](/usc/20/7011.md?p=13) or a [local educational agency](/usc/20/7801.md?p=30-A) to establish, continue, or eliminate any particular type of instructional program for [English learners](/usc/20/7801.md?p=20); or
- (3) to limit the preservation or use of [Native American languages](/usc/20/7011.md?p=8).

# §6846. Legal authority under State law


Nothing in this part shall be construed to negate or supersede [State](/usc/20/7011.md?p=13) law, or the legal authority under [State](/usc/20/7011.md?p=13) law of any [State](/usc/20/7011.md?p=13) agency, [State](/usc/20/7011.md?p=13) entity, or [State](/usc/20/7011.md?p=13) public official, over programs that are under the jurisdiction of the [State](/usc/20/7011.md?p=13) agency, entity, or official.


# §6847. Civil rights


Nothing in this part shall be construed in a manner inconsistent with any Federal law guaranteeing a civil right.