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IDEA Complaint Decision 04-060

On December 13, 2004, the Department of Public Instruction received a complaint under state and federal special education law from XXXXX against the Milwaukee Public Schools. This is the department's decision regarding that complaint. The issues are whether the district during the 2004-2005 school year followed required procedures when the district suspended a child with a disability more than ten days during the school year and properly notified the student's parent of an individualized education program (IEP) team meeting conducted on November 22.

IDEA Complaint Decision 10-046

On June 10, 2010, the Department of Public Instruction received a complaint under state and federal special education law from XXXXX against Milwaukee Public Schools. This is the department’s decision regarding that complaint. The issues are whether the district, during the 2009-2010 school year, properly changed placement for a child with a disability, properly responded to the parent’s pupil record request, and properly responded to the parent's request to amend her child's education records.

IDEA Complaint Decision 10-044

On June 11, 2010, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) received a complaint under state and federal special education law from XXXXX against the Milwaukee Public Schools. This is the department’s decision regarding that complaint. The issue is whether the district, in March 2010, properly implemented a student’s individualized education program (IEP) regarding preferential seating.

IDEA Complaint Decision 07-012

On February 16, 2007, the Department of Public Instruction received a complaint under state and federal special education law from XXXXX against the Milwaukee Public Schools. This is the department’s decision regarding that complaint. The issues are whether the district, during the 2006-2007 school year, followed required procedures when suspending a student with a disability or otherwise improperly excluded the student from school and properly responded to the parent’s request that the district change the student’s school placement.

IDEA Complaint Decision 10-034

On May 13, 2010, the Department of Public Instruction received a complaint under state and federal special education law from XXXXX against the Milwaukee Public Schools. This is the department’s decision regarding that complaint. The issue is whether the district, during the 2009-2010 school year, considered positive behavioral interventions, strategies, and supports to address behavior impeding learning.

IDEA Complaint Decision 10-032

On May 7, 2010, the Department of Public Instruction received a complaint under state and federal special education law from XXXXX against Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). This is the department’s decision regarding that complaint. The issue is whether the district, in May 2010, scheduled an individualized education program (IEP) team meeting at a mutually agreed-upon time.

IDEA Complaint Decision 08-013

On February 1, 2008, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) received a complaint under state and federal special education law from XXXXX against Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). This is the department’s decision regarding that complaint. The issue is whether the district properly implemented the student’s individualized education program (IEP) between September 2007 and February 1, 2008, regarding participation in special education classes.

IDEA Complaint Decision 06-019

On April 12, 2006, the Department of Public Instruction received a complaint under state and federal special education law from XXXXX against the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). This is the department’s decision for that complaint. The issue is whether district ensured staff referred a student for a special education evaluation in a timely manner.

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