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Austin ISD responds to parent petition to close 2 schools
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Marco Bitonel , as published by FOX 7 Austin
· September 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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After two Austin ISD schools received consecutive failing grades, the district now faces a potential state takeover. But there’s a chance it could be avoided if parents petition to close the schools down.
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Key takeaway But there’s a chance it could be avoided if parents petition to close the schools down.
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What is this story about? After two Austin ISD schools received consecutive failing grades, the district now faces a potential state takeover. But there’s a chance it could be avoided if parents petition to close the schools down.
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