2018 US Code
Title 25 - Indians
Chapter 21 - Indian Child Welfare
Sec. 1902 - Congressional declaration of policy

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Citation 25 U.S.C. § 1902 (2018)
Section Name §1902. Congressional declaration of policy
Section Text

The Congress hereby declares that it is the policy of this Nation to protect the best interests of Indian children and to promote the stability and security of Indian tribes and families by the establishment of minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian children from their families and the placement of such children in foster or adoptive homes which will reflect the unique values of Indian culture, and by providing for assistance to Indian tribes in the operation of child and family service programs.

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(Pub. L. 95–608, §3, Nov. 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 3069.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 25 - INDIANS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 25 - INDIANS
CHAPTER 21 - INDIAN CHILD WELFARE
Sec. 1902 - Congressional declaration of policy
Contains section 1902
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 92 Stat. 3069
Public Law References Public Law 95-608
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