Texas Education Agency warns districts of potential state takeovers for “encouraging” student protests

The state education agency issued guidance to districts after Gov. Greg Abbott directed its commissioner to investigate the student protests of killings by federal agents.

Jaden Edison and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune
Posted 2/12/26

The Texas Education Agency Feb. 3 warned school districts that they could be taken over by the state if they help facilitate students walking out of class to attend protests.

The agency released …

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