Fort Worth ISD Takeover Decision Timeline from TEA Commissioner

Potential Fort Worth ISD Takeover

• 🎯 The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is considering a takeover of Fort Worth ISD due to one school, the Leadership Academy at Forest Oak, receiving five consecutive F ratings.
• ⚠️ If a takeover occurs, the state would likely appoint a new superintendent and board members, a move described as extreme.

District Improvement Efforts

• 📈 Fort Worth ISD has shown improvement, with the number of F-rated schools decreasing from 31 last year to 11 in 2025.
• ✅ Additionally, 63 schools have improved their letter grade or maintained an A rating.

TEA Commissioner's Visit and Decision

• 🔍 TEA Commissioner Mike Morath toured Fort Worth classrooms to understand how the district supports teachers.
• ⚖️ Morath stated the law presents only two choices: order the closure of the campus or replace the elected board with an appointed board of managers.
• 🗓️ A decision on the takeover is expected within the next three months.

Precedent for State Intervention

• 📊 Since 2000, there have been nearly 10 district takeovers in Texas, with four involving academic intervention.
• 🏛️ The state has appointed boards of managers to replace district leadership approximately 10 times since 2000.