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# 20 U.S.C. § 80i - Authorization of appropriations; limitations

## Text

There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Board such funds as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter: Provided, That no more than $200,000 shall be authorized for appropriation through fiscal year 1970 and no part of that appropriation shall be available for construction purposes.

(Pub. L. 90–637, § 7, formerly § 6, Oct. 24, 1968, 82 Stat. 1359, renumbered Pub. L. 95–286, § 1(1), May 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 278.)