The Texas Education Agency warned school leaders Tuesday that it could sanction educators who help student leave class for political activism or take interventions against school districts that don’t follow state attendance requirements.
The notice came after Texas students walked out of class in recent days to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. TEA’s guidance also followed calls from two state leaders for investigations into and more information from the Austin Independent School District over its student walkouts.
In press release from the agency, a spokesman said that “school systems have been reminded of their duty and obligation to ensure that their students are both safe and that they attend school.”…