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Tilton v. Richardson  

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  • Tilton v. Richardson is a landmark 1971 decision of the U.S. Supreme Court upholding a congressional grant program that made federal funds available to private religious colleges for constructing buildings. In light of Tilton's having expanded the limits of governmental aid to religiously affiliated colleges and universities, this entry reviews the Court's rationale and considers the case's implications. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law and Higher Education; Tilton v. Richardson]

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  • 1971

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