Federal Probe Hits Houston ISD Over Plan to Separate Students with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Houston ISD's plan to separate students with disabilities, raising significant concerns about potential segregation and violations of federal laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This probe focuses on whether HISD's approach aligns with the "Least Restrictive Environment" principle, which mandates educating disabled students alongside their non-disabled peers whenever possible.