The Newport Mesa Unified School District has voted to ban e-bikes at all elementary and middle school campuses beginning in the 2027-28 school year.
Tuesday’s decision came after a lengthy debate at the school board meeting, after their vote was initially postponed in March. The ban will affect students at all non-high school campuses, while only certain e-bikes will be allowed for high schoolers, district officials said.
The move was met with some kickback from parents who spoke during Tuesday night’s meeting…