Houston School Board Faces Backlash Over Special Education Changes Amid Federal Investigation
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: At a recent Houston Independent School Board meeting, a substantial portion of the evening was devoted to public outcry over proposed changes to the special education program. Concerns were compounded by an ongoing federal investigation into the district’s plans, with the U.S. Department of Education scrutinizing Superintendent Mike Miles’s initiative to relocate 5,000 special education students.
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Mike Miles
School Board Officials:
Ric Campo, Audrey Momanaee, Angela Lemond Flowers, Cassandra Auzenne Bandy, Michelle Cruz Arnold, Janette Garza Lindner, Rolando Martinez, Paula Mendoza, Adam Rivon
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
05/14/2026
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Recording Published:
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Duration:
181 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Highly Noteworthy
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State:
Texas
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County:
Harris County
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Towns:
Bellaire, Houston, Southside Place, West University Place
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