Yale University settles lawsuit alleging it pressured students with mental health issues to withdraw

Yale University has settled a federal lawsuit accusing the institution of discriminating against students with mental health disabilities. The settlement requires Yale to modify its policies, including streamlining the reinstatement process for students returning from medical leave. The agreement also allows students to study part-time if they have urgent medical needs and grants a 50% reduction in tuition for those accommodated at the beginning of a term. This settlement marks a significant change in Yale's approach to supporting students with mental health needs.