Texas issues new rules cracking down on student walkouts tied to political activism

Name: Texas issues new rules cracking down on student walkouts tied to political activism
Uploaded: 2026-02-03T22:08:00-0600
Duration: 41 s
Description: The Texas Education Agency has issued new guidance on student walkouts tied to political activism, following the governor’s directive to investigate disruptions on campuses. Under the rules, students who walk out must be marked absent, teachers who assist could face investigations or even risk losing their licenses, and districts that organize or allow walkouts may face state intervention.

The Texas Education Agency has issued new guidance on student walkouts tied to political activism, following the governor’s directive to investigate disruptions on campuses. Under the rules, students who walk out must be marked absent, teachers who assist could face investigations or even risk losing their licenses, and districts that organize or allow walkouts may face state intervention.