The Americans with Disabilities Act and Its Effect on High School Athletic Associations' Age Restrictions.

Wolohan, John T.

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ERIC Number: EJ535603

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Publication Date: 1996

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The Americans with Disabilities Act and Its Effect on High School Athletic Associations' Age Restrictions.

Wolohan, John T.

West's Education Law Quarterly, v5 n3 p389-98 Jul 1996

Addresses the area of dispute over students who were forced to repeat a grade or two due to their disability, and now wish to participate in high school athletics after reaching the state athletic associations's age limit. Reviews federal statutes as they apply to high school athletic associations. Examines two recent decisions. (79 footnotes) (MLF)

Descriptors: Age Groups, Court Litigation, Disabilities, Extramural Athletics, Federal Courts, Grade Repetition, High School Students, High Schools, Public Schools, Student Participation

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Americans with Disabilities Act 1990; Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 504)

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