Chapter 34. Universal Street Safety Education.

§ 38–3401. Universal street safety education.

(a) The Mayor shall develop and make available to public schools and public charter schools in the District an educational curriculum for children in the first through fifth grades regarding the safe use of public streets and premises open to the public by pedestrians and users of bicycles. At a minimum, the curriculum shall address:

(1) The safe use of bicycles;

(2) Traffic laws and regulations;

(3) The use of bicycle lanes and trails; and

(4) Safe pedestrian practices.

(b) For the purposes of this section, the term "bicycle" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 50-1609(1).

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