AFT: HFT Files Federal Lawsuit Over Proposed State Takeover of School District
November 19, 2019
November 19, 2019
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 19 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
The Houston Federation of Teachers filed a federal lawsuit in Austin today, stating the proposed state takeover of the Houston Independent School District is unconstitutional under U.S. and Texas law because it disenfranchises and discriminates against people based on race and national origin.
Gov. Greg Abbott and Education Commissioner Mike Morath claim the state takeover . . .
The Houston Federation of Teachers filed a federal lawsuit in Austin today, stating the proposed state takeover of the Houston Independent School District is unconstitutional under U.S. and Texas law because it disenfranchises and discriminates against people based on race and national origin.
Gov. Greg Abbott and Education Commissioner Mike Morath claim the state takeover . . .