MD law allows disabled athletes to complete alongside their able bodied peers
The Washington Examiner reports that Maryland recently enacted a law that guarantees disabled students the right to race or play alongside students in mainstream athletics, unless their participation endangers the players. “This measure will make Maryland the very first to require that all athletes, including those with disabilities, will be allowed to participate in school sports and activities,” said Gov. Martin O'Malley. “I hope other states will follow suit.” He added that the hard work facing public schools is worth the benefits of the law. “There's no progress without struggle,” Gov. O'Malley said. “I'm sure we'll figure out ways to make this work ... We shouldn't relegate people because of their disabilities to the sidelines.”
Source: Washington Examiner, 7/21/08, By Associated Press