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People hold a sign protesting school closures and speak at a board meeting
South Central Austin

Austin ISD board votes to close 10 schools, intervene at failing campuses

By Chloe Young

The Austin ISD board of trustees voted to close 10 campuses in the 2026-27 school year as the district looks to intervene at failing campuses, combat declining enrollment and address a mounting budget shortfall.

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