Overview
- Attorney General Ken Paxton asked Austin ISD for internal communications, policies on leaving campus, excused absences, and security protocols related to last week's demonstrations.
- Governor Greg Abbott urged Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath to investigate after social-media footage showed district vehicles near protesters.
- Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura said the district did not sponsor the protests, leaving campus is an unexcused absence, and staff and AISD Police accompanied students to prioritize safety.
- The TEA said it received complaints and will investigate to enforce laws on political neutrality and attendance, while Paxton’s announcement did not clarify whether his demand constitutes a formal investigation.
- Students from 14 Austin ISD campuses joined a national walkout, protests continued Monday across Central Texas, and other districts reported staff monitoring student demonstrations.