Federal Court Sides with Disabled Athlete in Suit against Illinois High School Association

A federal judge from the Northern District of Illinois has denied the Illinois High School Association’s (IHSA) motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a disabled student, who wants the association to adopt policies and procedures to allow her and other student athletes with disabilities the chance to compete in IHSA-sanctioned events and competitions.   The plaintiffs, including the student athlete Mary Kate Callahan, sought injunctive relief to prevent unlawful discrimination under Secti