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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 · Sec. 8542

Sec. 8542. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING TRAVEL TO AND FROM SCHOOL

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## SEC. 8542 RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING TRAVEL TO AND FROM SCHOOL **[**[20 U.S.C. 7922](/us/usc/t20/s7922)**]** ###
(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.
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Sec. 8542
RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING TRAVEL TO AND FROM SCHOOL
U.S.C.§ 7922
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