Leveling the Playing Field or Leveling the Players?

Autor: Sullivan, Kathleen A., Lantz, Patricia J., Zirkel, Perry A.
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Zdroj: Journal of Special Education; Winter2000, Vol. 33 Issue 4, p258, 10p, 2 Charts
Abstrakt: Schools are faced with a growing body of case law outlining the legal limits regulating the participation of students with disabilities in interscholastic sports. This article provides a systematic synthesis, including jurisdictional differences, of the agency and court rulings that apply Section 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to interscholastic athletics. This comprehensive framework also provides insight into how these federal statutes likely pertain to the participation of students with disabilities in other extracurricular activities. The article concludes with recommendations for prudent professional practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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