School districts extend online learning deadlines as COVID delta variant leaves parents torn Districts extend online learning sign-up as COVID rise leaves parents torn Some districts in Central Florida are giving parents more time to sign their kids up for virtual school as the Delta variant leaves parents uncertain about whether to send their students back into the classroom. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - Some school districts in Central Florida are giving parents more time to sign their kids up for virtual school as the delta variant leaves parents uncertain about whether to send their students back into the classroom. Volusia County announced Monday that parents now have until Thursday, Aug. 5, at 5 p.m. to apply for Volusia Online Learning.