Pub. L. 89-10, tit. VIII, pt. F, subpt. 2, sec. 8542 (as amended)
RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING TRAVEL TO AND FROM SCHOOL.
SEC. 8542. [20 U.S.C. 7922] RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING TRAVEL TO AND FROM SCHOOL.
(a) In General.—Subject to subsection (b), nothing in this Act 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.
- Cross-references to the US Code
- 20 U.S.C. 7922