Sexual orientation and gender identity discussions in Texas schools prompted this bill to establish a new standard policy and transparency.
A conservator will oversee the implementation of an action plan to address "systemic noncompliance" in the Special Education program at Austin ISD.
The school's "holistic review" admits 20 percent of students under "special circumstances," which includes the race of the applicant.
Details of the discussions and events related to "Pride Week" at Austin ISD could violate parental consent rights.
Though voters rejected more school district bonds than in any other category, school districts took home the overwhelming share of approved bond dollars.
There are over 150 different bond proposals on ballots across Texas, collectively worth $21 billion, which voters will decide on next week.
School districts account for almost two-thirds of the November bond proposals on ballots across the state.
Some major ISDs claim the recent ruling does not directly affect their mandates, although the injunction it overturned was statewide.
Abbott's letter asks the Texas Association of School Boards to voluntarily "ensure that no child in Texas is exposed to pornography."
Since the request officially came from the Texas House General Investigating Committee, AISD's refusal might be a punishable crime.
“Elementary school reading proficiency is actually the worst it’s ever been since the dawn of the STAAR test," Commissioner Morath said.
Students in Austin return to school on Tuesday and until a final verdict is delivered, the schools will require them to wear masks.
