Amendment to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to eligibility for participation in interschool competition and inclusive athletic activities for students who have Section 504 or ADA plans – 7/3/2020

by | Jul 22, 2020 | Legislation, School Districts, State

The Board has adopted by emergency action a change to the bona fide student regulation.  

  • The regulation, as written, has been interpreted by schools and athletic associations, etc., as precluding consideration of a request for an accommodation on behalf of an otherwise qualified student with a disability who is not registered in the equivalent of three regular courses as a result of his or her education plan approved under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • The amendment makes it clear that the regulation should not be interpreted as barring consideration of such accommodation requests in accordance with federal law.
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