TEA finds HISD to be out of compliance after some parents launch complaints

The Texas Education Agency has found HISD to be out of compliance after some parents filed complaints with the state over the district's special education changes.
By Lileana Pearson at ABC13 Houston (KTRK) · · 1 min read

The Texas Education Agency has found HISD to be out of compliance after some parents filed complaints with the state over the district's special education changes.
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