As students across Horizon West prepare to head back to class, Orange County Public Schools has approved a new policy that changes who can bring electric bikes, scooters, and other motorized personal transportation devices to campus.
Beginning this school year, only high school students who have a valid driver’s license will be permitted to bring approved micromobility devices, such as e-bikes and e-scooters, onto OCPS property.
The new policy applies to all district property, including before- and after-school activities and events.
What Counts as a Micro-mobility Device?
The policy covers a variety of electrically powered personal transportation devices, including:
- E-bikes
- E-scooters
- Hoverboards
- One-wheel devices
- Similar electric personal transportation devices
What High School Students Need to Know
Students who are eligible to bring an approved device to campus must follow several safety requirements, including:
- Registering the device with their school and obtaining the required decal.
- Walking the device once they enter campus.
- Parking and securing it only in designated locations.
- Following all campus safety rules and any additional school-specific requirements.
Students who fail to follow the rules could lose the privilege of bringing their device to school and may also face disciplinary consequences.
Why This Matters
With more students using e-bikes and e-scooters to travel to and from school, the district says the policy is intended to improve safety on school campuses and help reduce conflicts between pedestrians and motorized devices during busy arrival and dismissal times.
As the first day of school approaches, families with students who ride electric transportation should take a few minutes to review the new expectations to avoid any surprises.
We’ll continue sharing important back-to-school updates that impact Horizon West families throughout the school year.
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