NEW LEGISLATION LETS STUDENT-ATHLETES MAKE CHANGES TO THEIR UNIFORMS FOR RELIGIOUS REASONS. 

SENATOR LAURA MURPHY OF DES PLAINES SAYS STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO EASILY MAKE MODESTY ALTERATIONS WHEN THEY COMPETE. THAT MAY INCLUDE ADDING A HIJAB, UNDERSHIRT OR LEGGINGS TO BE MORE IN LINE WITH THEIR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS.

MURPHY SPONSORED THE BILL.

A SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVED THE MEASURE AND IT NOW GOES TO THE SENATE FLOOR FOR A VOTE.