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Texas School Discipline Sparks Legal Battle: Kids Sent to 'Jail-Like' Campuses

Texas's increased reliance on Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs (DAEPs) for minor infractions raises significant legal and policy concerns. The lack of robust appeal processes for families and potential violations of student free speech rights highlight major due process issues. This expanded discipline system disproportionately affects minority students and contributes to higher dropout rates, signaling a flawed public policy approach that mirrors the criminal justice system.

May 28, 2026

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Texas Students Face Penalties for ICE Protests: Legal Battle Heats Up Over Free Speech and School Authority

Houston and Texas students are walking out of school to protest ICE operations and immigration policies, sparking a legal and policy clash. The Texas Education Agency has threatened severe penalties, including loss of funding for schools and loss of licenses for teachers, raising questions about students' First Amendment rights and potential state overreach.

Feb 11, 2026

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