Austin ISD Reviews Petition Proposing Closure of Two Middle Schools
Austin ISD is reviewing a petition that proposes closing two middle schools as a measure to avoid a state takeover.
Austin, TX, October 16, 2026 —
Austin ISD is reviewing a petition that proposes closing two middle schools as a measure to avoid a state takeover, according to the information provided about the proposal.
The petition calls for two middle schools to close, but the schools are not identified in the available information. It also does not specify who submitted the petition, when the review began, or when the district might reach a decision.
The stated purpose of the proposed closures is to avoid a state takeover. The information does not explain the circumstances behind that possibility or describe how closing the schools would affect the district’s situation. It also does not include a response from Austin ISD, details about any state action, or information about other measures under consideration.
No timeline, enrollment figures, cost estimates or plans for students and staff are provided. The petition’s specific terms beyond its proposal to close two middle schools are also not available. As a result, the scope and potential effects of the proposal cannot be determined from the information provided.
For now, the reported development is that the district is reviewing the petition. The review’s process and outcome have not been specified, and there is no information indicating that the schools have been approved for closure or that a state takeover has occurred.
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