A school policy that allowed an 11th grade convicted felon to play in a high school football game Friday has angered some Central Florida parents, according to a Local 6 News report.

Chris Perry, who is considered a star player on the Lake Howell High School football team, recently pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after being arrested on rape charges.

Despite Perry's status, he was allowed to play in Friday night's game.

The Student Conduct and Discipline Code rule book for Seminole County Public Schools states that if a student commits a crime off campus and over the summer, as with Perry's case, the district does not have jurisdiction.

"We ran into many parents who say they would very much like to see this policy to change, especially after what they saw here on the field tonight," Local 6's Erik von Ancken said. "They said the student is being rewarded and not punished."

"(He) shouldn't be allowed to play sports," parent Tina Nelson said. "I don't think he should be in the school system. I thought that was against school policy."

The Seminole County Schools superintendent said the policy was followed but would not speak specifically about Perry's case.

The report said the superintendent would not answer questions about whether the policy should be changed in the future.

Perry's fans and supporters said the rule was fair because it allows him a second chance, according to von Ancken.

Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.