.@LtGovhusted: I know there has been confusion about where things stand for school contact sports. On June 22, we allowed contact sports like football to resume practice. On July 4 a temporary order allowing a return to contact-sport competitions under strict guidelines.
That temporary order was renewed last week by Director Himes. There has been some confusion that the renewal of this order represents the plan for return to competition for schools this fall. That is not the case.
We are still working with @OHSAASports to finalize that plan and we are still considering options that accommodate both health and practical considerations for athletes, coaches and fans.
We understand the uncertainty and anticipation surrounding any forthcoming new guidance and there’s no one who wants to get this accomplished more than me. We are working thoughtfully and aggressively to get these plans finalized.
