Traffic Injury Prevention Education

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RECOMMENDS

That the Board amend Board Report 19-0327-PO1, the Traffic Injury Prevention Education Policy in response to the biennial policy review requirement. This policy was posted for public comment from June 28, 2024 until July 29, 2024.

PURPOSE

This policy will ensure compliance with Public Act 100-1056 which requires the district to adopt a policy to provide education on effective methods of preventing and avoiding traffic injuries related to walking and bicycling to students in grades Kindergarten through 8.

TEXT

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) elementary schools shall provide annual pedestrian and bicycle safety education to all students in grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade by the end of each school year.

This education will cover safe walking and biking practices, traffic rules and regulations, and strategies for preventing injuries when traveling on foot or by bicycle.

The pedestrian and bicycle safety curriculum will be delivered by the physical education and/or classroom teacher. The specific timing for completing this requirement will be determined by the designated teacher(s) in consultation with the school's administration to allow flexibility in integrating it appropriately into the school schedule and academic calendar.

The Chief Education Officer or designee is authorized to establish educational strategies, activities and best practices to ensure the effective delivery of traffic injury prevention education by CPS Elementary Schools.