((a)) ** In general** Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed or applied in any manner to infringe on or usurp the moral and legal rights and responsibilities of parents or legal guardians.

((b)) ** Parental rights to use child care certificates** Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed in a manner—

((1)) to favor or promote the use of grants and contracts for the receipt of child care services under this subchapter over the use of child care certificates; or

((2)) to disfavor or discourage the use of such certificates for the purchase of child care services, including those services provided by private or nonprofit entities, such as faith-based providers.