Education
2 JCPS football programs penalized for unauthorized scrimmage
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THE BRIEF
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Two Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) football programs were penalized on August 6 for holding an unauthorized scrimmage that violated district heat safety policies.
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The district has suspended both head coaches for two games and mandated additional safety training for all athletic staff involved in the incident.
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JCPS officials emphasized that strict adherence to heat protocols is mandatory to prevent athlete exhaustion during the high-temperature training season.