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Discrimination on basis of sex prohibited in federally assisted programs

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Title 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE > CHAPTER 38—PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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No person in the United States shall, on the ground of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 [ 42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.].

( Pub. L. 92–65, title I, § 112 , Aug. 5, 1971 , 85 Stat. 168 .)

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