A federal civil rights investigation has been launched against Houston ISD over its proposed consolidation of special education services. The probe follows concerns that the district’s plan may violate students’ rights. The investigation highlights the broader debate over how school districts manage special education resources.


Pictured is a sign outside the headquarters for Cy-Fair ISD on Sept. 10, 2024, in Cypress, Texas. As Houston ISD faces a federal civil rights investigation over its plans to consolidate special ...