20 USC 7922 - Rule of construction regarding travel to and from school

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§ 7922.

Rule of construction regarding travel to and from school

(a)

In general

Subject 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 laws

(Pub. L. 89–10, title VIII, § 8542, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title VIII, § 8034, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2118.)

cite as: 20 USC 7922