# 34 C.F.R. § 3.1 (2026): Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** 34 C.F.R. § 3.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 34 CFR: Education / Part 3: OFFICIAL SEAL / § 3.1: § 3.1   Definitions.

## Text

For the purposes of this part:
(a)
ED
means all organizational units of the Department of Education.
(b)
Embossing Seal
means a display of the form and content of the Official Seal made on a die so that the Seal can be embossed on paper or other media.
(c)
Official Seal
means the original(s) of the Seal showing the exact form, content, and colors.
(d)
Replica
means a copy of the Official Seal displaying the identical form, content, and colors.
(e)
Reproduction
means a copy of the Official Seal displaying the form and content, reproduced in only one color.
(f)
Secretary
means the Secretary of Education.

## Nearby sections

- [34 C.F.R. § 3.1 (2026) § 3.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P3_S3_1.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 3.2 (2026) § 3.2   Description.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P3_S3_2.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 3.3 (2026) § 3.3   Authority to affix seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P3_S3_3.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 3.4 (2026) § 3.4   Use of the seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P3_S3_4.md)

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