On April 1, 2009, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) received a complaint under state and federal special education law from XXXXX against the Howard-Suamico School District. This is the department’s decision regarding that complaint. The issues are whether the district, during the 2008-2009 school year, properly implemented the student’s individualized education program (IEP) regarding the prohibition of touch and ensured staff responsible for implementing portions of the child’s IEP were informed of their specific responsibilities.