Texas school districts are bracing for the possibility of state takeover as the state's education agency warns that schools failing to manage student protests effectively may face severe consequences. In a move seen as an escalation of tensions between the state and school administrators, the Texas Education Agency has appointed a special investigator to root out misconduct and ensure compliance with state regulations. The agency has made it clear that schools allowing student protests to get out of hand could face intervention, including the potential for state takeover. As students across the state continue to push for greater action on issues like gun control and racial justice, educators are left wondering what the future holds for their institutions.
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