Parents of Orange County Public Schools football players are upset about a new COVID-19 testing policy and have started a petition calling for changes.
OCPS told coaches and athletes one week before Orange County teams kick off their season on Thursday, providing a limited response time for all involved.
If Orange County athletes want to play football, they must be tested for COVID-19. A waiver, which in part waives their Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rights for privacy, also is required.
“It is constant with federal law as HIPAA provides for a patient to designate who will receive personal health information.