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Madison Police Investigate Claim East High Staffer Fed Dog Food to Student

The district placed the employee on leave during an internal review coordinated with police.

Overview

  • The case involves a 15-year-old Madison East High School student who is autistic and non-verbal.
  • The alleged incident occurred on February 13, when the student was reportedly given wet dog food instead of a school lunch.
  • Detectives with the Madison Police Department’s Special Victims Unit are leading the investigation in coordination with the district.
  • The Madison Metropolitan School District said it has zero tolerance for actions that compromise student safety and noted due process and privacy limits on what it can share.
  • The district is reviewing staff procedures and will provide additional training on snack protocol to help prevent a repeat incident.