ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. \u2013 A new rule governing e-bikes and e-scooters at Orange County public schools takes effect Tuesday, ending a grace period that has allowed students to continue bringing them onto school property.<\/p>\n
Under the new policy, only students with a valid driver\u2019s license or learner\u2019s permit may bring an e-bike or e-scooter onto school property.<\/p>\n
The Orange County School Board approved the change in July after hours of public discussion involving parents and students on both sides of the issue.<\/p>\n
Some students and parents told the board that e-bikes are their primary means of transportation to school. Others pushed for stricter safety requirements, citing concerns about students\u2019 ages, speeds, and riding behavior.<\/p>\n
The mother of 13-year-old Innovation Middle School student Colton Remsburg made an emotional plea for increased safety measures after her son was hit and killed while riding his e-bike in May.<\/p>\n
Orange County Public Schools said it documented 41 e-bike-related incidents from December through May.<\/p>\n
Parents interviewed over the weekend expressed mixed reactions to the new restrictions but said safety remains a major concern.<\/p>\n
Sarah Rossmann, who was riding her bicycle in Baldwin Park on Saturday, said she supports increased safety rules for students using e-bikes.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think kids are too young to be on motorized bicycles,\u201d Rossmann said.<\/p>\n
Parent Gabriel Pinero said his 11-year-old son does not have an e-bike and currently rides a traditional scooter.<\/p>\n
Pinero said he believes his son may be old enough for an e-bike in a couple of years but is concerned about the behavior he sees from some young riders.<\/p>\n
With enforcement of the new policy beginning Tuesday, Orange County Public Schools will begin requiring students to meet the license or learner\u2019s permit requirement before bringing e-bikes or e-scooters onto school property.<\/p>\n
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