Texas TEA Sets Boundaries on Walkouts and Political Activism in Schools

The Texas Education Agency issued guidance stating that student walkouts and political activism during the school day can trigger absences and affect attendance funding; teachers who facilitate walkouts may face investigations and licensure sanctions; districts that enable or arrange walkouts could have monitors or managers appointed. State law prohibits using taxpayer resources to support or oppose political activism during instructional time, and educators must follow ethics guidelines; concerns or violations can be filed online with TEA for investigation and action.