The directive comes after a court rescinded undocumented students’ eligibility for in-state tuition. It’s unclear what information schools might ask from students and how their immigration data will be protected.

The Republican leader cited concerns about federal funding for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program. The decision is a setback for struggling families and anti-hunger advocates.

The publicly elected Board of Trustees said the sudden end of the Texas Dream Act “bypassed the standard legislative process meant to ensure fairness and transparency, and prevented sufficient notice or consideration.” Tens of thousands of students have been impacted.

Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 10, even though a similar Louisiana law was deemed unconstitutional. Supporters say Christianity is core to U.S. history.

Lawmakers also approved direct pay for student athletes and sought better pathways from college to the workforce.

High schoolers, meanwhile, saw declines on the English exams but gains in Algebra I. Math scores for students in all grades remain below pre-pandemic levels.

Superintendent Matias Segura announced Wednesday the reorganization of the district's central office affected more than 170 employees.

Their filing says the lawsuit that struck down in-state tuition for undocumented students was “contrived” to keep their voices out.

Current and former students say being able to pay in-state tuition rates made college more accessible. The state ended the law last week.

A 2001 law has allowed undocumented students in Texas who meet certain criteria to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. Austin-area colleges are still figuring out what the policy change means for students.