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.

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.

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.

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 department’s 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.