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Active Transportation Education Requirement for all Minnesota Schools

This law requires all public-school students to receive age-appropriate education related to safe walking and bicycling during the first few weeks of class each year

 .This law went into effect August 2023 after legislation was passed to have MnDOT administer this traffic safety education.

Key points:

  • Grades K-3: Learn pedestrian safety, including how to cross the road.
  • Grades 4-8: Learn both pedestrian and bicycle safety, including traffic laws, helmet use, bike safety features, and safe biking techniques.
  • Timeline: This education should be provided by the end of the third week of school in most cases.
  • Non-Public Schools: Can choose to provide this education, but it’s not required.