Texas TEA Sets Boundaries on Walkouts and Political Activism in Schools
TL;DR
The Texas Education Agency issued guidance stating that student walkouts and political activism during the school day can trigger absences and affect attendance funding; teachers who facilitate walkouts may face investigations and licensure sanctions; districts that enable or arrange walkouts could have monitors or managers appointed. State law prohibits using taxpayer resources to support or oppose political activism during instructional time, and educators must follow ethics guidelines; concerns or violations can be filed online with TEA for investigation and action.
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- TEA Releases Guidance for School Systems Outlining Consequences Regarding Student Walkouts, Absences and Educator and District Responsibilities Texas Education Agency (.gov)
- TEA releases guidelines for school systems after recent student-led walkouts KXAN Austin
- Kyle police arrest 2 juveniles during school walkout, clarify charges unrelated to protest KVUE
- Hundreds of Hays CISD students leave campus to protest: district FOX 7 Austin
- Texas Education Agency warns districts of potential state takeovers for “encouraging” student protests The Texas Tribune
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