School officers across the state turned to heavy-handed tactics on children, often in response to minor misbehavior, investigation shows.
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Texas’ discipline push sends kids to ‘jail-like’ campuses
Lawmakers increasingly view disciplinary alternative programs as a solution to behavior problems. Critics say they harm students.
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“Classic unfunded mandate”: San Antonio school districts reveal costs of new seat belt requirements
Texas wants all school buses to have 3-point seat belts by 2029-30. But the price tag is high for local districts also facing budget challenges.
