To determine which school is acting legally in these scenarios, we can assess each option based on principles of equality, inclusivity, and anti-discrimination laws, particularly in the context of sports and educational opportunities.
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A school allows autistic students to compete, as long as they don’t need to be treated differently than the other athletes.
- This approach is likely in line with inclusivity principles, allowing autistic students to participate in sports as long as they can compete on the same level as other athletes.
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A school doesn’t allow a student with a wheelchair to play because it wouldn’t be fair to their teammates.
- This could be considered discriminatory, as it denies a student the opportunity to participate based solely on their disability.
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In a school, the boys’ teams have significantly more school funding, but more people go to see the boys’ games than the girls.’
- While attendance may play a role in funding allocation, significant discrepancies in funding between boys' and girls' teams could raise concerns regarding Title IX compliance, which mandates equal opportunities and funding for male and female sports.
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A school has a girls’ softball team and a boys’ baseball team; it doesn’t have girls’ baseball or vice versa.
- This scenario isn’t inherently illegal; however, it may be scrutinized to ensure that it provides equitable opportunities for both genders. If there is sufficient interest in girls’ baseball, then the school may be required to provide that program under Title IX.
Based on these assessments, the first scenario, where the school allows autistic students to compete without additional restrictions, appears to be legally compliant and acts in the spirit of inclusivity.
Thus, the first option is the one in which the school is acting legally.
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