# Law No. 3239 of August 5, 1957

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105649013](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105649013)  
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## Summary
Law No. 3239 of August 5, 1957 is a Brazilian statute (formal written document) that established a special budgetary adjustment for the Ministry of Education, promulgated by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil on August 5, 1957.

## Key Facts
- Title: Lei nº 3239, de 5 de agosto de 1957
- Country: Brazil
- Approval: Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil (Juscelino Kubitschek, promulgated on 1957-08-05)
- Instance of: statute (legal term or legal concept)
- Main subjects: special budgetary adjustment (Credito Especial) and Ministry of Education (Ministerio Da Educação (Mec))
- Lexml ID: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-08-05;3239
- Publication date: 1957-08-05
- Place of publication: Rio de Janeiro
- Available at: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3239.htm
- Language: Brazilian Portuguese
- Citation: Lei nº 3239/1957
- Jurisdiction: Brazil
- Wikimedia project: WikiProject Brazilian Laws

## FAQs
**What is the main subject of Law No. 3239?**
The law establishes a special budgetary adjustment (Credito Especial) specifically for the Ministry of Education (Ministerio Da Educação (Mec)).

**Who approved this law?**
The law was approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil under President Juscelino Kubitschek on August 5, 1957.

**What is the official citation for this law?**
The official citation is Lei nº 3239/1957.

**Where can the full text of this law be found?**
The full text is available at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3239.htm.

**What is the language of this law?**
The law is written in Brazilian Portuguese.

**What is the significance of the publication date?**
The law was published on August 5, 1957, during the presidency of Juscelino Kubitschek, who served from 1956 to 1961.

## Why It Matters
Law No. 3239 represents a specific legislative action in Brazil's history that demonstrates how statutes function as formal written documents creating specific legal rules. By establishing a special budgetary adjustment for the Ministry of Education, it illustrates how legislation allocates resources for public services and demonstrates the practical application of statutory law in Brazil's educational system. The law serves as an example of how government authority is formally exercised through written legal documents that provide concrete evidence of legal rules governing society.

## Notable For
- It is a specific example of a Brazilian statute from 1957 addressing educational funding
- It was approved by the Presidency under President Juscelino Kubitschek
- It's cataloged with a unique Lexml identifier (urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-08-05;3239)
- It addresses a specific budgetary adjustment for the Ministry of Education
- It's available in the public domain as an official legal document

## Body
### Definition and Scope
Law No. 3239 of August 5, 1957 is defined as a formal written document that creates law in Brazil. It functions as a specific instance of a statute, classified as a subclass of written work, document, and rule. The law is distinct from general concepts of legislation or legal acts but related to the broader system of statutory law.

### Types and Composition
The statute includes provisions specifically addressing:
- Special budgetary adjustment (Credito Especial)
- Ministry of Education (Ministerio Da Educação (Mec))

### Copyright and Public Policy
As an official legal document, the law is generally in the public domain in Brazil, similar to other statutes. This aligns with the "edict of government doctrine" that establishes official legal documents are not copyrightable due to public policy considerations.

### Global Identifiers and Authority Control
The law has multiple standardized identifiers:
- Lexml ID: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-08-05;3239
- Available at: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3239.htm
- Legal citation: Lei nº 3239/1957

### Historical Context
The law was promulgated on August 5, 1957, during the presidency of Juscelino Kubitschek, who served as President of Brazil from 1956 to 1961. This period was marked by significant economic development and infrastructure projects in Brazil.

### Jurisdiction and Application
The law applies specifically to Brazil and is written in Brazilian Portuguese. It was published in Rio de Janeiro, the capital at that time.

### Related Entities
The law is classified as a statute, which is an instance of a legal term or concept. It relates to the broader category of Brazilian laws and is part of the country's legislative system established under the 1988 constitution. The Ministry of Education (Ministerio Da Educação (Mec)) is the primary entity affected by the special budgetary adjustment established in this law.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-08-05;3239)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3239&ano=1957&data=05/08/1957&ato=1cfQTWE9UMNRVT7db)