Opinion ID: 531041
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Heading: The DCSS Prior to 1969

Text: 22 Historically, the DCSS segregated its schools and programs according to law. In 1966, the DCSS replaced its dual system with a freedom of choice plan. Under the freedom of choice plan, a number of black students attended formerly de jure white schools. A majority of black students, however, still attended de jure black schools. 4 23 In 1968, the Supreme Court decided Green v. County School Board, 391 U.S. 430, 88 S.Ct. 1689, 20 L.Ed.2d 716 (1968). The Court held:  'Freedom of choice' is not a sacred talisman.... [I]f it fails to undo segregation, other means must be used to achieve this end. Green, 391 U.S. at 440, 88 S.Ct. at 1695 (quoting Bowman v. County School Board, 382 F.2d 326, 333 (4th Cir.1967) (Sobeloff, J., concurring)). Within two months, a class of black students (the plaintiffs) filed this action against the DCSS.