As a parent of a child receiving special education services, you have the right under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) to engage in dispute resolution when you disagree with your child’s school regarding their Individualized Education Program (IEP) and educational services. One form of dispute resolution is to file what is called a “state complaint” with Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI). This guide will walk you through the process.
This guide is available in the following languages:
- English: Read the Filing an IDEA State Complaint guide (accessible PDF) [Updated: March 2024].
- Español: Lea el guía de presentación de una queja estatal Ley de Personas con Discapacidades en la Educación (IDEA) (PDF accesible) [Updated: March 2024].
- HMoob: Nyeem Phau Ntawv rau Txoj Kev Foob Plhaub Ntug los ntawm Tsab Cai IDEA Kev Tsis Txaus Siab nrog rau lub Tsev (accessible PDF) [Updated: May 2024].