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What’s the GHSA heat and humidity practice policy?

One student-athlete died and another was taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion this week.
By Mandi Albright
Aug 22, 2019

The Georgia High School Association sets rules and standards of eligibility and safety for student athletes in its 450-plus public and private schools. The document below outlines the GHSA practice policy for heat and humidity, which covers all sports -- not just football -- played in its member schools.

LEARN MORE: GHSA HEAT AND HUMIDITY POLICIES

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ORIGINAL DOCUMENT: CLAYTON SCHOOLS’ POLICY

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Mandi Albright writes the AJC's Deja News feature and is an online presentation specialist with the AJC's Digital Presentation team.

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