In the 2025-26 school year, Austin ISD reported over 8,200 actionable student safety incidents on district-issued devices. This is the highest total since the district started releasing the data. The incidents included more than 1,000 additional cases involving violence.

The increase in reported incidents may indicate that schools are becoming more aware of struggles students are facing. District leaders and researchers suggest this could be a positive sign, rather than a cause for concern. Further information on the student safety incidents and their implications can be found through the Austin Current.