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flag Austin ISD proposes closing 10 schools in 2026–27 to save $20M amid budget cuts and low enrollment.

flag Austin ISD has released its final school closure plan, proposing to close 10 campuses by the 2026–27 school year due to budget deficits, declining enrollment, and academic struggles. flag The plan reassigns about 3,796 students, eliminates 6,319 empty seats, and saves over $20 million. flag Three schools—Maplewood, Bryker Woods, and Palm—will remain open, while Widén will transfer to Rodriguez. flag Dual-language programs will shift to Pickle, Wooten, Sánchez, and Odom, with Odom becoming non-zoned. flag Reilly’s dual-language program ends, and International High School closes. flag Oak Springs and Blackshear remain under review. flag The board will vote on November 20, with changes taking effect next year.

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