CR 21-095 Hearing Information

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Department of Public Instruction will hold a public hearing as required under s. 227.16, Stats., to consider the promulgation of Clearinghouse Rule 21-095, amending PI 11 relating to reevaluation criteria for orthopedic impairment, traumatic brain injury, and significant developmental delay disability categories. The objective of the proposed rule is to conform sections of ch. PI 11 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, relating to orthopedic impairment, traumatic brain injury, and significant developmental delay disability categories, to other disability categories under ch. PI 11 that address the reevaluation criteria for special education. The reevaluation criteria are needed to address continuing eligibility for special education services and to ensure that students who may be making progress and may no longer meet initial criteria are still eligible to receive services if they continue to need specially designed instruction and other special education supports to address the child’s disability related needs. The proposed permanent rules will not have an effect on small businesses, as defined under s. 227.114 (1), Stats.

The hearing will be held via conference call only in the manner as follows:

Date and Time: Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.

Location: Phone Number [phone] Conference ID: 638 328 406#

Accessibility

           

The hearing site is fully accessible to persons with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to access the meeting, please call Carl Bryan using the contact information provided below prior to the hearing date. Reasonable accommodation includes materials prepared in an alternative format, as provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Appearances at the Hearing and Submittal of Written Comments

The purpose of this hearing to consider public testimony on the proposed rules under consideration. Individuals who would like to submit written comments may do so via the Legislature’s form for submitting comment at https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/feedback/agencyform?cite=cr/2021/95. Written comments received by the date of the hearing will be given the same consideration as testimony presented at the hearing.

Agency Contact Person

Questions or additional testimony regarding to proposed rules may be submitted to Carl Bryan, Administrative Rules Coordinator, at [e-mail].

The proposed administrative rule is available to review at https://dpi.wi.gov/legislative-policy-outreach/administrative-rules.