
Austin ISD Approves Closure of 10 Schools Amid Protests
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted to close 10 schools to address a $19.7 million budget deficit, a decision met with strong opposition from the community.
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The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted to close 10 schools to address a $19.7 million budget deficit, a decision met with strong opposition from the community.

Austin ISD has reduced its proposed school closures from 13 to 10 campuses for fall 2026 and postponed major attendance boundary changes, following significant community feedback and protests.

Austin ISD has revised its controversial school closure plan after community feedback, but the proposal to shut 13 campuses remains ahead of a Nov. 20 vote.

Parents in east Austin are fighting to save Oak Springs Elementary, a community school proposed for closure by AISD due to budget cuts, despite millions already spent on a new campus.

Austin ISD faces a potential exodus of students as it prepares for a final vote on a plan to close 13 schools, a move officials say is necessary.

Austin Independent School District proposes closing 13 schools and redrawing boundaries to address a nearly $20 million budget shortfall, sparking community anger.

Austin Independent School District has released a draft plan proposing the closure of 13 schools, a move that would redraw boundaries across the entire district.

Austin Independent School District's dual-language programs are disproportionately targeted for closure or overhaul under a new state mandate affecting 33 schools.