The Subject line of the most current updated states:
Subject: In-person learning, sports participation and COVID-19 testing (Amended)

The NYS Education Department has received reports that some school districts are requiring parental consent, on behalf of their children, to COVID-19 testing as a condition of activities including in-person learning and extracurricular activities. This memo clarifies that school districts may not require parent/guardian consent for COVID-19 testing of students in order for the students to participate in in-person learning or other school activities unless local health authorities direct schools otherwise. 

Click here to read the entire memo which was last updated on 2/18/21.