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On February 10, 2012, 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 responded to a parent's request during the 2011-12 school year for an independent educational evaluation (IEE).
On April 8, 2010, 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 departments decision regarding that complaint. The issue is whether the district, five times during the 2009-2010 school year, properly determined placement for a student with a disability.
On November 2, 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 departments decision regarding that complaint. The issue is whether the district, in early 2007, ensured that it properly determined a childs eligibility for special education.
On September 12, 2011, 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 departments decision regarding that complaint. The issue is whether the district, in August 2011, properly changed placement for a student with a disability.
On October 1, 2009, 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 departments decision regarding that complaint. The issue is whether the district, on September 10, 2009, properly conducted a manifestation determination.
This complaint was withdrawn.
On September 13, 2007, the Department of Public Instruction received a complaint under state and federal special education law from XXXXX against the Milwaukee Public School District. This complaint was held in abeyance pending a due process hearing, which was completed on February 13, 2008. This is the departments decision regarding that complaint. The issue is whether the district, during the 2006-2007 school year, improperly disclosed information from students' education records without parent consent.
On October 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 departments decision regarding that complaint. The issue is whether the district, during the 2005-2006 school year, transferred pupil records for a student with a disability to the receiving school within five working days of the request.
On December 10, 2010, 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 departments decision regarding that complaint. The issue is whether the district, in June 2010, provided the parent a copy of the individualized education program (IEP) team evaluation report.
On June 11, 2010, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) received a complaint under state and federal special education law from XXXXX against Milwaukee Public Schools. This is the departments decision regarding that complaint. The issue is whether the district, during the 2009-2010 school year, properly followed the required special education disciplinary procedures including the provision of services.