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20 U.S.C. § 7922 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 20. Education § 7922. Rule of construction regarding travel to and from school

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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

Notwithstanding subsection (a), nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt State or local laws.

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