20 U.S.C. § 7922 — Rule of construction regarding travel to and from school
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- (a)In generalSubject to subsection (b), nothing in this chapter shall authorize the Secretary to, or shall be construed to—
- (1)prohibit a child from traveling to and from school on foot or by car, bus, or bike when the parents of the child have given permission; or
- (2)expose parents to civil or criminal charges for allowing their child to responsibly and safely travel to and from school by a means the parents believe is age appropriate.
- (b)No preemption of State or local lawsNotwithstanding subsection (a), nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt State or local laws.