Governor signs bill for disabled student athletes   Associated
Press  CHICAGO - A new law says student athletes with
disabilities can be exempt from gym class if they play other
sports. Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill Sunday extending the
exemption that exists for other students. Already, school boards
can allow juniors and seniors out of physical education for
reasons including if they're in sports or need credits. Quinn
says athletes with disabilities should be given the same
consideration. The law takes effect immediately. It says
disabled student athletes can be exempt if they're involved in
adaptive athletic programs. The bill was prompted by student
Tyler Woodworth, who has cerebral palsy. He plays sled hockey,
which is adapted ice hockey. Woodworth wanted to take a class
but had a full schedule and didn't qualify for the exemption.