OCPS says e-bike policy is working as district prepares holiday safety reminder
Orange County Public Schools said in Tuesday's workshop session its policy on students bringing electric bikes and other motorized devices to school is working largely as intended, nine weeks into its implementation. A district survey found 73% of more than 4,500 parents reported no additional challenges for their families. About 75% said the policy had little or no impact on their transportation arrangements, while 17% reported a significant or very significant impact. Among 97 principals surveyed, 89% rated student compliance as high or very high, and 92% said enforcement was manageable. Nearly half of principals who answered a separate question reported a positive impact on student safety, while 52% said they had not noticed a change. While emphasizing student safety, school board member Vicki-Elaine Felder said the impact on families was less severe than she expected. “I'm so…