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Parents urge HISD to pause special education restructuring after TEA findings
By Re'Chelle Turner at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 15, 2026
· 5 min read
With the first day of school just weeks away, some Houston ISD parents of students receiving special education services say they are still unsure where their children will attend class this fall as the district moves forward with its Student Success Program.HISD moving forward with special educat...
Key takeaway Parents say uncertainty remainsDina Kushaliyeva, the mother of a second-grade student with autism, says her daughter was expected to attend Sinclair Elementary.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The uncertainty surrounding Houston ISD's special education restructuring has significant implications for Piney Point Village families who rely on the district's services. As the new school year approaches, parents are anxious to know where their children will be attending class, and the lack of clarity is causing undue stress. The Texas Education Agency's findings that HISD failed to follow federal procedures in at least one case raise concerns about the district's ability to ensure a smooth transition for students with special needs. For families in Piney Point Village, the prospect of their children being reassigned to a new school without adequate notice or consideration of their individual needs is particularly troubling. The district's defense of its special education changes will likely be closely watched by local parents, who will be looking for reassurance that their children's educational needs will be met.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? With the first day of school just weeks away, some Houston ISD parents of students receiving special education services say they are still unsure where their children will attend class this fall as the district moves forward with its Student Success Program.HISD moving forward with special educat...
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