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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act. Requires an association or other entity that has as one of its purposes promoting, sponsoring, regulating, or in any manner providing for interscholastic athletics or any form of athletic competition among schools and students within this State to allow a student for whom it is determined that special education services are needed under the School Code to participate in interscholastic athletics and other forms of athletic competition for as long as the student is eligible for such special education services, which, for purposes of the School Code, means through the day before the student's 22nd birthday.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act to require any association or entity responsible for organizing interscholastic athletics to allow students receiving special education services to participate in athletic competitions. Specifically, the bill ensures that students who qualify for special education services under the School Code can compete in athletics until the day before their 22nd birthday. This provision aims to provide students with disabilities equal opportunities to participate in school sports, extending their athletic eligibility beyond the typical age limits. By mandating inclusion, the bill seeks to promote inclusivity and ensure that students with special educational needs can fully engage in extracurricular athletic activities throughout their educational journey.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=70&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0070.htm |
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