Texas schools

Latino children accounted for the vast majority of students who left public schools this year, according to a new analysis.

Many Bedichek Middle School families have multiple generations that have attended the South Austin middle school. Now that the campus is set to close, coaches and students have one last shot at bringing honor to the Bobcat name.

Families have until July 15 to opt in to the education savings accounts, or ESAs, which launches next school year.

The Texas comptroller's office will conduct a lottery the week of April 27 to determine which additional families can receive education savings accounts.

The new Texas Senate Bill 546 requires three-point seat belts on school buses by September 2029. But in less than two months, every Texas school board must report - to the Texas Education Agency - costs needed to comply with the law. For some districts, it could be in the millions.

The process of rewriting the curriculum has been contentious, with some raising concerns about what it emphasizes. People who have been involved in the process say the changes are part of a conservative agenda and worry teachers will struggle to cover all the content.

The demographic breakdown of applicants shows Texas' voucher program will likely not reflect the diversity of Texas public school students.

Schools were also directed to cancel or change celebrations of the late civil rights leader amid allegations of sexual abuse.

The drones, operated from a tactical center in Austin, can deliver medical supplies and even attack potential assailants, the company said.

Confusion over the program's special education requirements is making it difficult for families to meet a looming deadline — and creating more work for Texas school districts.