Texas Education Agency Expected to Take Over Fort Worth ISD

State Takeover of Fort Worth ISD Imminent

• 📣 Sources confirm that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is expected to announce a full state takeover of Fort Worth ISD tomorrow.
• 🏛️ This means the TEA will assume control of the entire district, replacing the current school board with a newly appointed board of governors or directors.
• 📰 A public announcement is anticipated tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. via a virtual press conference by TEA Commissioner Mike Morath.

Background and Previous Statements

• 🔍 The TEA has been reviewing data and working with Fort Worth ISD for months, following WFAA's initial reporting on the potential takeover.
• ⚠️ Both Fort Worth ISD and Lakeworth ISD have been under threat of state takeover, with Commissioner Morath recently visiting both districts.
• 🗓️ Commissioner Morath had previously indicated that a decision regarding these districts would not be expected until later in the year, making tomorrow's announcement a surprise.