HB 5668 Illinois House · 98th Regular Session

SCH CD-DISABLED STUDENT-EQUITY

Summary
Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education and each school board to (1) ensure that students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in mainstream physical education programs and try out for and, if selected, participate in mainstream athletic programs; (2) ensure the provision of all reasonable accommodations necessary to provide students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate, to the fullest extent possible, in mainstream physical education and mainstream athletic programs; and (3) ensure that adapted, allied, or unified physical education and athletic programs are available. Sets forth exceptions to these requirements. Contains provisions concerning a school board's duty; policies, procedures, and opportunities; compliance, technical assistance, and rulemaking.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2014
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Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2014 Last action Dec 3, 2014
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Dec 3, 2014
House · Failed
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Feb 14, 2014
House · Referred to committee
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Esther Golar
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