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