On September 4, 2008, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) received a complaint under state and federal special education law from xxxxx against the School District of Beloit. This is the department’s decision regarding that complaint. The issue is whether the district, during the 2008-2009 school year, properly determined placement of a child with a disability.

On March 5, 2007, the Department of Public Instruction received a complaint under state and federal special education law from XXXXX against the School District of Beloit. This is the department’s decision regarding that complaint. The issue is whether the district, during February 2007, properly implemented the student’s individualized education program (IEP) regarding allowing the student to talk to a trusted adult and allowing the student to call home.