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# 20 U.S.C. § 17 - Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 643

## Notes

Section, act Feb. 23, 1917, ch. 114, § 6, 39 Stat. 932, created a Federal Board for Vocational Education, and provided for appointments, salary, powers and duties.