SB0634 Summary

• Amends the Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act to require athletic associations and organizations in Illinois to allow students receiving special education services to participate in interscholastic athletics and athletic competition

• Extends eligibility for special education students to participate in athletics for as long as they receive special education services under Article 14 of the School Code

• Defines the eligibility period for special education athletics participation as through the day before a student's 22nd birthday, matching the standard special education services eligibility window

• Applies to any association or entity that promotes, sponsors, regulates, or provides interscholastic athletics or athletic competition among Illinois schools and students