# California Governor Signs AB 1569 to Mandate E-Bike Safety Training for Students

Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1569, requiring California to create a standardized e-bike safety training program for students by March 2028.

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Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1569 on August 27, 2026, to establish a safety and training program for students using electric bicycles in California. [^1]

Assembly Bill 1569 does not create a new driver's license requirement nor does it prohibit minors from using electric bicycles. [^2]

The deadline for the California Department of Education and the California Highway Patrol to have the training program materials ready is March 1, 2028. [^3]

The legislation mandates that the California Department of Education and the California Highway Patrol develop a standardized state program for students in grades 7 through 12. [^4]

Minors under 18 years of age must wear a helmet when riding on public roads or bike paths in California. [^5]

## What this stands on

1. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1569 on August 27, 2026, to establish a safety and training program for students using electric bicycles in California. (elcomercio.pe, News)
2. Assembly Bill 1569 does not create a new driver's license requirement nor does it prohibit minors from using electric bicycles. (elcomercio.pe, News)
3. The deadline for the California Department of Education and the California Highway Patrol to have the training program materials ready is March 1, 2028. (elcomercio.pe, News)
4. The legislation mandates that the California Department of Education and the California Highway Patrol develop a standardized state program for students in grades 7 through 12. (elcomercio.pe, News)
5. Minors under 18 years of age must wear a helmet when riding on public roads or bike paths in California. (Gestión, News)

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