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​The Department has revised the guidelines for mixed competition in athletics to ensure equitable access to athletics for students of all genders.��The new guidelines for students to participate in mixed competition athletics are:

• Signed parent/guardian consent.
• A current health examination ().
• A completed and signed ��if the health examination was not completed within 30 days of the start of the season; and
• Clearance from the director of school health services (a.k.a. medical director) for the student to participate in athletics.

For questions, please contact the Office of Standards and Instruction at emscurric@nysed.gov or the Office of Student Support Services at studentsupportservices@nysed.gov.