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Education
The state takeover of Houston ISD, which was implemented in June 2023, will be extended to 2027, according to Texas Education Agency officials. (Community Impact staff)

Houston ISD state takeover extended by 2 years, TEA commissioner confirms

By Wesley Gardner

The extension is coming roughly two years after the TEA initiated the takeover of the district in June 2023, which included the appointment of Superintendent Mike Miles and the district’s board of managers.

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