SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – The Sumter County school board on Tuesday approved new rules for e-bikes.
The changes formally ban students from using the gas-powered portion of their e-bikes or scooters while on campus.
The proposal also mandates anyone under 16 to wear helmets.
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Students also have to dismount and walk their device to storage areas before class.
Students who refuse could face disciplinary action.