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Update to DPI Document: Understanding Guardianships, Legal Custody, and Physical Custody for School Professionals in Wisconsin

Friday, June 2, 2023

Have you ever wondered how to support a family through the process to put in place a Delegation of Parental Powers for educational decision-making? Or how about supporting them through the guardianship process? We’ve added appendices to our current document (and made a few edits to clarify some points) that outline the logistics of these processes.

Understanding Guardianships, Legal Custody, and Physical Custody for School Professionals in Wisconsin - This document outlines basic information about guardianships, legal custody, and physical custody in Wisconsin to assist school professionals in supporting students and families. Appendices include a basic overview of the processes related to the delegation of parental powers and guardianship.

Found on DPI’s Confidentiality, Consent, and Student Records webpage by clicking on the gray bar titled, “DPI Resources Relating to Parent, Guardian, and Custodial Rights and Educational Decision-Making Authority.