Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia (1972) (aug 1, 1972 – aug 1, 1972)

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Case addressing the denial of free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities.
Stance: Plaintiffs argued that the District of Columbia's public schools denied students with disabilities their right to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE).
Ruling: The court ruled that students with disabilities were entitled to a free and appropriate public education, and due process protections were required before a student could be excluded from school.
Impact: Established the right of students with disabilities to receive a free and appropriate public education and set a precedent for due process protections.
Resource Link: Forte, J. (2017). History of special education: Important landmark cases. Forte Law Group.

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