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More than a dozen Texas school districts close to triggering state takeover law in 2027
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk MEGAN MENCHACA The Texas Tribune , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points These districts must improve student performance to avoid triggering a state takeover law in 2027. Several Texas public school districts are facing a potential state takeover due to low student academic performance.
Several Texas public school districts are facing a potential state takeover due to low student academic performance. Data indicates that more than a dozen districts are at risk if they do not show improvement before the next A-F accountability ratings.
These districts must improve student performance to avoid triggering a state takeover law in 2027.
Further information on the specific districts and their current performance is available from the source, providing more details on the situation and the potential consequences for these schools.
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Category: schools Published: September 1, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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