Texas Threatens School Takeovers Over Student Protests, Bolsters Teacher Misconduct Enforcement

The Texas Education Agency is threatening state takeovers of school districts that allow student political walkouts, impacting local control and potentially infringing on free speech rights. This new policy, alongside the appointment of an Inspector General for Educator Misconduct, signals a heightened state focus on controlling political expression in public education and could lead to sanctions for teachers and funding losses for districts.