ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 Students returning to school on Tuesday will face new restrictions on e-bikes and e-scooters across Orange County Public Schools.<\/p>\n
The district approved the new rules at the end of July, and they take effect as students return to campus following the Labor Day holiday.<\/p>\n
Under the new restrictions, elementary and middle school students will no longer be allowed to bring e-bikes or e-scooters onto school campuses.<\/p>\n
High school students can still ride e-bikes and e-scooters to school, but there\u2019s an important catch: They must have a valid driver\u2019s license or learner\u2019s permit.<\/p>\n
The district says the rules are intended to address concerns surrounding e-bikes and e-scooters as more students use them to get to and from school.<\/p>\n
There is also a potential enforcement challenge.<\/p>\n
School district officials said they are not able to enforce the restrictions against students who park their e-bikes or e-scooters off campus and then walk onto school property.<\/p>\n
That means students could potentially leave their devices away from campus before walking to school, though the district says it cannot enforce its campus rules in those situations.<\/p>\n
Parents and students who rely on e-bikes or e-scooters for transportation should make sure they understand the rules before heading to school.<\/p>\n
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