School Administrator Guide
A one-page checklist for legal review, program planning, family access, and evaluation.
For Schools & Campuses
E-RIDE school & campus toolkit.
A practical starting point for school boards, administrators, and campus safety teams considering youth micromobility parking and arrival policies.
Proposed draft for policy discussion and attorney review—not current law. E-RIDE Certification is not currently required by Minnesota law. Certification does not override rider age limits, device requirements, or public-road and trail rules.
Start with authority, access & safety
A campus policy, not a shortcut around state law.
Minnesota law requires public-school active-transportation safety training in specified grades, including bicycle and e-bike safety in grades 4–8. That requirement is distinct from E-RIDE Certification and does not create a statewide certification or bike-rack permit mandate.
A school can evaluate a proposed campus program with district counsel. E-bike riders must be at least 15 and e-scooter operators at least 12 under Minnesota law. School registration cannot waive those ages or control access to public streets and trails.
Administrator Planning Guide
Before a policy reaches the school board.
1. Assign ownership and review authority
Name a district lead. Ask counsel to review campus parking authority, state-law consistency, student privacy, disability accommodations, and fair-process protections before adoption.
2. Define the proposed program
Identify district-managed racks and arrival zones. Decide whether to pilot a certification-based parking program for legally eligible riders. Keep registration tags distinct from permission to ride on public ways.
3. Plan family access
Confirm provider capacity, costs, geographic access, assistance options, and a transition period. Do not create a requirement families cannot reasonably meet.
4. Communicate and respond fairly
Publish a parent notice, campus conduct expectations, staff contacts, and an appeal path. Use education-first corrections where permitted; retain existing emergency safety procedures.
5. Evaluate the pilot
Review participation, access barriers, referrals, and reported incidents. Seek family and staff feedback before expanding; do not promise a measured safety benefit without evidence.
Model Campus Bike-Rack Policy
Proposed language for district review.
A discussion draft—not an adopted school policy or a statement of legal authority.
01 · Purpose & scope
The district proposes a campus micromobility parking program to support safe arrivals and departures. The policy applies to district-managed bicycle parking and campus conduct; it does not authorize riding on public streets or trails.
02 · Eligibility & registration
Where legally authorized and after counsel review, the district may consider E-RIDE Certification for eligible youth e-bike riders using designated campus racks. Families would register the device and provide provider-issued certification to a designated staff member. A campus tag would identify parking registration only—not legal riding permission.
03 · Safe campus conduct
Riders must follow posted arrival and dismissal directions, yield to pedestrians, and walk devices in designated pedestrian areas. Devices must meet applicable legal requirements. Certification does not make a modified or otherwise noncompliant device lawful.
04 · Access & fair process
Before implementation, the district would publish eligibility rules, a transition period, support for cost or transportation barriers, accommodations, and an appeal process. Collect only necessary information and limit staff access under applicable student-data rules.
05 · Education-first response
When appropriate and legally permitted, staff would begin with a family conversation and referral to instruction. Document the concern and give families a clear correction and review path. Immediate safety risks would be handled under existing district procedures.
Family Communication
Parent notice template.
Draft notice · Replace bracketed fields before sharing; confirm final language with district counsel.
Dear parents and guardians,
[School / district] is considering a campus micromobility parking policy for [proposed start date]. The proposal would apply to [designated campus racks / arrival areas]. It has not taken effect.
For legally eligible youth e-bike riders, the proposal may include E-RIDE Certification through an authorized provider and campus parking registration. A school parking tag would not grant permission to ride on public roads or trails. Minnesota prohibits e-bike operation by riders under 15; e-scooter operators must be at least 12. Certification does not change these ages or other legal requirements.
On campus, riders would follow staff directions, yield to pedestrians, and walk devices in designated areas. Families would receive final eligibility rules, a transition period, cost and access information, available assistance, accommodations, and an appeal process before any requirement begins.
Please share questions or access concerns with [staff name / school email / phone]. Feedback is welcome through [date / meeting details].
[Administrator name / title]
Campus Micromobility Safety Packet
One-page materials for your next meeting.
Parent Notice Template
A one-page draft notice with school, timeline, contact, and feedback placeholders.