I wrote Sheppard Air about this since I am planning on taking the ATP next Monday so it got me a little concerned.

This is the response I got.

Hi Ryan,

It's just a rumor. These rumors always surface in January and February every year.

If anything happens that is drastic that you need to know about for ATP, we will inform you about it immediately thru the Flight Test 5 software. But there is nothing to worry about.

Please call or write anytime.

Sincerely,
Mike Stauffer,
Sheppard Air, Inc.