Texas School Districts Assign Kindergarten Students to Disciplinary Campuses

By Sarah Butrymowicz · Hechinger Report · 2026-09-29

According to reporting from the Hechinger Report, Texas school districts are placing children as young as six in disciplinary alternative education programs for infractions ranging from alleged assault to swearing. These placements often rely on computer-based instruction and str

According to reporting from the Hechinger Report, Texas school districts are placing children as young as six in disciplinary alternative education programs for infractions ranging from alleged assault to swearing. These placements often rely on computer-based instruction and str