Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia, 358 F. Supp. 866 (D.D.C. 1972)

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    This was a landmark because it was a lawsuit against the District of Columbia. The court rules that students with disabilities have the right to a public education even when they could not afford it. this ruling opened up opportunities for special education students to ensure they received equal opportunities in education.