Federal Law Protecting Right to Let Children Walk to School

Ken King

A little rusty but not crusty
PREMO Member
Not to burst your bubble, but

Piss poor article, there is no Sec. 858. What they were attempting to talk about was found on page 858 which reference Sec. 8034. What that section says is -

SEC. 8034. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING TRAVEL TO AND FROM SCHOOL.

Subpart 2 of part F of title VIII, as amended and redesignated by section 8001 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following:

`SEC. 8542. 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.'.
Note paragraph (b) were this law does not preempt state and local law.
 

GURPS

INGSOC
PREMO Member
it is a sad commentary that we even NEED a Federal Law, for what should be Common Sense
 

3CATSAILOR

Well-Known Member
Most kids in our schools today are obese. Some are significantly obese. However, just because the law allows it doesn't mean it will occur.
 
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