The Texas Education Agency on Friday said it will move to appoint a conservator to oversee the Austin Independent School District, citing the district's failings in serving students receiving special education.
The TEA said in a statement that it had been investigating the district’s special education department and found that it had "systemic issues."
A conservator acts as a manager of the school district, ensuring that the school board and superintendent are taking the necessary steps to solve any issues flagged by the state’s education agency. According to the TEA’s website, a conservator can "direct the action of a campus principal, superintendent, or board of trustees.
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