BLAW 3230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Free Appropriate Public Education, Telecommunications Relay Service, Rehabilitation Act Of 1973
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Highly technical compliance; one of the few areas in sports law in which the government actively enforces relevant laws. Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal agencies (includes public institutions that receive federal funds) Requires school district to provide education to each qualified student with a disability who is in its jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability. Americans with disabilities act (passed in 1990) Applicable to places of public accommodation (arenas, stadiums) regardless of receipt of federal funds. Definition of disability must be interpreted in favor of broad coverage. Physical or mental impairments-physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more body systems. Major life activity-expanded to include the operation of major bodily functions. Title i employment: prohibits discrimination in recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, pay, social activities and other privileges of employment. Right to sue letter from eeoc (equal employment.
