Yale University is settling a federal lawsuit that said the Ivy League school discriminated against students with mental health disabilities, including pressuring them to withdraw.
A woman walks by a Yale sign reflected in the rainwater on the Yale University campus in New Haven, Conn. federal lawsuit
Under the agreement, Yale will modify its policies regarding medical leaves of absence, including streamlining the reinstatement process for students who return to campus. The student group, which also represents alumni, had argued the process was onerous, discouraging students for decades from taking medical leave when they needed it most.
“This historic settlement affirms that students with mental health needs truly belong," Mirchandani said.
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