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42 U.S.C. § 678. — Rule of construction · Congress.wiki

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42 U.S.C. § 678.Chapter 7

§ 678

Rule of construction

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Subchapter: GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES

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Nothing in this part shall be construed as precluding State courts from exercising their discretion to protect the health and safety of children in individual cases, including cases other than those described in .section 671(a)(15)(D) of this title

Release: pl-119-83 (2026-04-13)