DOJ Settles with Milwaukee Montessori over Discrimination Against Children with Disabilities
Milwaukee Montessori School: Image courtesy of https://www.mmsdiscrimination.org/post/family-sues-milwaukee-montessori-claiming-discrimination-after-school-kicks-their-son-out
Summary:
On May 8, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that Milwaukee Montessori School (MMS) agreed to an injunctive settlement and paid $290,000 to resolve allegations of denying children with disabilities equal access to education, in violation of Title III of the ADA. The settlement requires MMS to implement new nondiscrimination policies, train staff on ADA requirements, and revise procedures to avoid exclusionary practices. Though MMS denied wrongdoing, the agreement underscores that private institutions accepting public benefits must uphold federal civil rights obligations—a vital signal to families navigating similar struggles.