dec 17, 1971 - Mills v. Board of Education
Description:
In the Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia case, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia students classified as “exceptional” – including those with mental and learning disabilities and behavioral issues. This ruling made it unlawful for the D.C. Board of Education to deny these individuals access to publicly funded educational opportunities.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 17, 1971
Now
~ 54 years ago