# Law No. 3412 of June 18, 1958

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105649193](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105649193)  
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## Summary
Law No. 3412 of June 18, 1958 is a Brazilian federal statute that officially names the Industrial School of João Pessoa as the "Corioland de Medeiros Industrial School" (Escola Industrial Corioland de Medeiros). Enacted during the presidency of Juscelino Kubitschek and published in Rio de Janeiro, it is classified as a formal written document creating law within the Brazilian legal system.

## Key Facts
- **Official Title:** Lei nº 3412, de 18 de junho de 1958
- **Legal Citation:** Lei nº 3412/1958
- **Publication Date:** June 18, 1958
- **Instance Classification:** Statute (formal written document that creates law)
- **Approved By:** Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil
- **Promulgating Authority:** Juscelino Kubitschek (President of Brazil)
- **Place of Publication:** Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- **Language:** Brazilian Portuguese
- **Primary Subject Matter:** Renames the Industrial School of João Pessoa to "Corioland de Medeiros Industrial School"
- **Law Digest Summary:** "DENOMINA ESCOLA INDUSTRIAL CORIOLAND DE MEDEIROS A ESCOLA INDUSTRIAL DE JOÃO PESSOA"
- **Jurisdiction:** Federative Republic of Brazil
- **LexML Brazil Identifier:** urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1958-06-18;3412
- **Official URL:** https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3412.htm
- **WikiProject Affiliation:** WikiProject Brazilian Laws
- **Main Subjects:** Paraíba (Brazilian state), denomination/naming, educational institution, municipality

## FAQs
**What is the specific purpose of Law No. 3412/1958?**
The law designates the official name "Corioland de Medeiros Industrial School" (Escola Industrial Corioland de Medeiros) for the industrial school located in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil. It is a federal statute concerning educational institution denomination.

**Who approved and promulgated this law?**
The law was approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil and promulgated by President Juscelino Kubitschek on June 18, 1958.

**Where does this law apply and what jurisdiction does it cover?**
The law applies to the Federative Republic of Brazil as federal legislation, with specific effect on the state of Paraíba and the municipality of João Pessoa where the named educational institution is located.

**Where can the full text of this law be accessed?**
The official text is available at the Brazilian Planalto Presidency website (https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3412.htm) and can be referenced through the LexML Brazil system using the identifier urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1958-06-18;3412.

## Why It Matters
Law No. 3412/1958 represents an example of federal legislative action in Brazil concerning educational infrastructure nomenclature at the sub-national level. As a statute enacted during the Kubitschek administration—a period noted for ambitious development programs and modernization efforts—the law reflects the federal government's role in formalizing institutional identities across Brazilian states. The naming of an industrial school carries symbolic weight, potentially honoring an individual (Corioland de Medeiros) with significance to the Paraíba region or Brazilian industrial education. The law demonstrates how Brazilian federal statutes can address highly specific, local matters while being codified at the national level, ensuring official recognition and legal permanence for institutional naming decisions.

## Notable For
- **Educational Institution Naming:** Specifically designates the official name of an industrial school in João Pessoa, Paraíba
- **Federal-Level Local Action:** Exemplifies Brazilian federal legislation addressing a specific municipal educational institution
- **Kubitschek Era Legislation:** Enacted during the presidency of Juscelino Kubitschek (1956–1961), a period of significant Brazilian development and modernization
- **Formal Statutory Classification:** Classified as a statute, making it part of Brazil's formal written body of statutory law
- **LexML Integration:** Assigned a structured LexML Brazil identifier (urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1958-06-18;3412) for standardized legal reference
- **Regional Significance:** Relates directly to the state of Paraíba in Brazil's Northeast region

## Body

### Definition and Classification
Law No. 3412 of June 18, 1958 is classified as a **statute**—a formal written document that creates law within the Brazilian legal system. As a statute, it serves as a manifestation of statutory law, functioning as an official legal record enacted by the Brazilian federal government. The statute is composed of legal norms and represents one of the primary instruments through which government authority is formally exercised and documented. Under copyright frameworks such as the "edict of government doctrine," statutes of this nature are generally considered public domain documents, ensuring public accessibility to the laws governing society.

### Subject Matter and Scope
The law's core function is to officially designate the name of an educational institution. Specifically, it assigns the denomination "Escola Industrial Corioland de Medeiros" (Corioland de Medeiros Industrial School) to the industrial school located in João Pessoa. The main subjects addressed by the legislation include:
- **Paraíba:** The Brazilian state where the institution is located (referenced as "Estado Da Paraiba - Pb")
- **Denomination (Denominação):** The formal naming act
- **Educational Institution (Estabelecimento De Ensino):** The school being named
- **Municipality (Municipio):** The local governmental jurisdiction (João Pessoa)

### Legislative Authority and Promulgation
The statute was approved and promulgated by the **Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil** under the authority of **Juscelino Kubitschek**, who served as President of Brazil from 1956 to 1961. The promulgation occurred on June 18, 1958, and was published in **Rio de Janeiro**, which served as Brazil's federal capital until the inauguration of Brasília in April 1960. The determination method for the law's enactment was formal promulgation by the executive authority.

### Historical and Political Context
This law was enacted during the Kubitschek presidency, a period characterized by the "Plano de Metas" (Targets Plan) and ambitious infrastructure and industrialization projects across Brazil. The year 1958 fell within Kubitschek's drive to modernize Brazilian industry and education, making the formal naming of an industrial school consistent with the era's emphasis on technical and vocational training. At the time of enactment, Rio de Janeiro remained the seat of federal government operations.

### Jurisdiction and Legal Application
The statute applies to the **Federative Republic of Brazil** as national legislation but has specific geographic relevance to:
- The state of **Paraíba** in northeastern Brazil
- The municipality of **João Pessoa** (the state capital of Paraíba)

As a federal law, it carries authority throughout Brazilian territory, though its practical effects are concentrated on the named institution within Paraíba.

### Official Identification and Access
The law is catalogued within Brazil's legal information systems with the following identifiers:
- **LexML Brazil URN:** urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1958-06-18;3412
- **Legal Citation:** Lei nº 3412/1958
- **Official Online Source:** Available through the Brazilian Presidency's legislative portal at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3412.htm
- **Language:** Brazilian Portuguese

### Documentation and Scholarly Context
The law is documented within WikiProject Brazilian Laws, indicating its inclusion in organized efforts to catalog and make accessible Brazilian legislative documents. Reference citations for the law's metadata include the LexML Brazil system (accessed January 28, 2021) and the Presidency's legislative portal (accessed February 17, 2021). The law digest summary is sourced from Brazilian legislative reference Q10317762 (accessed April 10, 2021).

### Relationship to Statutory Framework
As a statute, Law No. 3412/1958 exists within the broader context of Brazilian statutory law. It follows standard legislative processes, having been preceded by draft legislation and caused by the formal act of legislation. The statute represents the concrete, written manifestation of a legal norm establishing an official institutional name—a function that, while localized in impact, follows the same formal channels as legislation with national scope.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1958-06-18;3412)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3412&ano=1958&data=18/06/1958&ato=8ebEzY650dRRVTe15)
3. LexML Brasil