During the 1960s and 1970s, the criteria for remaining in state schools changed, and many individuals with intellectual disability were released into the community. This is an example of:

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Deinstitutionalization refers to the process of releasing individuals with various disabilities or mental health needs from institutional settings, like state schools or hospitals, and integrating them into the community. This movement, particularly strong during the 1960s and 1970s, aimed to improve the quality of life for these individuals by providing care and support in less restrictive, more community-oriented environments.

During the 1960s and 1970s, the Criteria for Remaining in State