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Parents urge HISD to pause special education restructuring after TEA findings
By Re'Chelle Turner at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 15, 2026
· 5 min read
With the first day of school just weeks away, some Houston ISD parents of students receiving special education services say they are still unsure where their children will attend class this fall as the district moves forward with its Student Success Program.HISD moving forward with special educat...
Key takeaway Parents say uncertainty remainsDina Kushaliyeva, the mother of a second-grade student with autism, says her daughter was expected to attend Sinclair Elementary.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
The uncertainty surrounding Houston ISD's special education restructuring has significant implications for families in Magnolia , where many students rely on these services. As the district moves forward with its Student Success Program, parents are rightfully concerned about the potential disruption to their children's education and routine. The fact that some students may be reassigned to different schools, such as Wainwright or Memorial Elementary, raises questions about the district's ability to provide consistent and supportive learning environments. For families in Magnolia, this means waiting anxiously to learn where their children will attend school, and whether the district will be able to provide the necessary resources and accommodations to support their needs. The Texas Education Agency's investigation into complaints related to the district's special education restructuring is a crucial step in ensuring that HISD is held accountable for providing high-quality special education services to all students, including those in Magnolia.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? With the first day of school just weeks away, some Houston ISD parents of students receiving special education services say they are still unsure where their children will attend class this fall as the district moves forward with its Student Success Program.HISD moving forward with special educat...
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