Title 20 — EducationRelease 119-73
§7922 Rule of construction regarding travel to and from school
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Summary
Lets parents let their child go to and from school by walking, or by car, bus, or bike when the parents give permission, and stops parents from being sued or criminally charged for letting their child travel in a way the parents think is safe and age‑appropriate. This does not cancel or override any state or local laws.
Full Legal Text
Title 20, §7922
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(a)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)Notwithstanding subsection (a), nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt State or local laws.
Legislative History
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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as an
Effective Date
of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title.
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Citation
20 U.S.C. § 7922
Title 20 — Education
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73