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DATA: Students in special education programs rise at Greater Houston-area school districts from 2020-25

By Emily Lincke

Friendswood and Katy ISDs lead the region for highest percentages of students with dyslexia and autism, respectively, according to Texas Education Agency data released May 9.

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