EducationJudicialCourt Rules Against State’s Attempt to Block San Antonio ISD Vaccine Mandate
Isaiah MitchellAugust 1, 2022
SAISD defended its vaccine mandate in court against the State of Texas, but cannot enforce it for the time being.
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Civil SocietyEducationJudicialLocal NewsSan Antonio ISD Returns to Mask Mandate After Six-Day Pause
Isaiah MitchellDecember 8, 2021
"We have concluded that the December 1, 2021, Stay Order from the Fifth Circuit case is limited to the parties in the lawsuit," the district wrote.
Civil SocietyEducationJudicialSupreme Court of Texas Halts San Antonio ISD Employee Vaccine Mandate
Isaiah MitchellOctober 15, 2021
On the eve of San Antonio ISD's deadline for staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the Supreme Court of Texas halted the mandate.
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Michelle ArledgeAugust 27, 2021
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Statewide NewsGov. Abbott Issues Ban on Government Mandates for FDA-Approved COVID-19 Vaccines
Brad JohnsonAugust 25, 2021
The school district stated shortly after the order was announced that they'd be moving forward with their "request" that staff be vaccinated by October 15.
Civil SocietyEducationJudicialSan Antonio ISD Walks Back Vaccine Requirement for Staff Amid Lawsuit, FDA Approval of Pfizer Vaccine
Isaiah MitchellAugust 23, 2021
After Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued, the district said its vaccine requirement for staff would not apply to vaccines authorized for emergency use.
Civil SocietyEducationLocal NewsSan Antonio ISD Implements Vaccine Mandate for Staff
Isaiah MitchellAugust 17, 2021
San Antonio ISD may be the first school district in the state to require vaccines for staff, running afoul of Governor Abbott's recent order.
EducationTaxes & SpendingTexas Parents, Teachers, and Students Show Differing Priorities on Federal Education Relief Spending
Isaiah MitchellJuly 13, 2021
Social services, new technology, and staff expenses are all vying for top spots in the state's biggest local school budgets.
EducationEnergyMajor Texas School Districts Cancel In-Person, Virtual Instruction Through Friday
Hayden SparksFebruary 17, 2021
Other school districts canceled Wednesday instruction, but have not yet made decisions about the rest of the week.