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Mar 9, 2022 · How one hijabi runner’s viral story spurred a new state law that will protect athletes’ religious expression in sports. Noor Abukaram stretches her arm before running on a trail along the ...
Jun 9, 2021 · The Ohio Senate has approved legislation Wednesday, June 9, 2021, to protect athletes’ religious expression. The bill was inspired by Abukaram, an Ohio teen disqualified from a cross-country race for wearing a hijab without a required waiver. (Kurt Steiss/The Blade via AP) Noor Abukaram speaks before the Let Noor Run Kickoff Event at Lourdes ...
Mar 9, 2022 · Religious runner exalts in victory on athletes’ expression. This image taken from video shows Noor Abukaram stretching her arm before running on a trail along the Olentangy River at Ohio State University on March 2, 2022. The woman disqualified from a cross-country race for wearing a hijab is celebrating a new Ohio law that stemmed from her ...
Jun 11, 2021 · Noor Abukaram is pleased after the Ohio Senate passed SB 181, barring schools from creating rules that prohibit wearing religious apparel. The bill now heads to the house for debate. Hear her full ...
Feb 28, 2022 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVG) - Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law on Monday to stop schools and athletic conferences from banning religious apparel during extra-curricilar activities. Senate Bill ...
Aug 10, 2021 · Included in the recent legislative action are Name, Image and Likeness, transgender student-athlete participation, restoration of parts of the OHSAA transfer bylaw, freedom of religious expression, a proposal for extra semesters of athletic eligibility, increased consequence for an assault on a sports official, and more.
Jun 9, 2021 · The bill was inspired by an Ohio teen disqualified from a cross-country race for wearing a hijab without a required waiver.
