Title: Athletics and the special education student /
Authors: Pitasky, Vicki M.
Publisher: LRP Publications,
Year: 1997
Subjects: Children with disabilities Education Law and legislation United States.; School sports Law and legislation United States.; Physical education and training Law and legislation United States.; Special education Law and legislation United States
Contents: Duties to accommodate disabilities which result in limitations in skills and abilities -- Age eligibility requirements in scholastic athletic competition -- Minimum grades/credit hour requirements in scholastic athletic competition -- Medical and safety risks in athletic participation -- Liabilities for injuries during athletic activities -- Suspending athletic activities as a disciplinary measure -- LRE and athletics -- Remedies for violations -- Tips -- Appendix : relevant sections of the special education laws.