Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

AISD Closes 10 Schools Amid $21.5 Million Budget Gap

1/13/2026

50 8

Summary

Story summary

Austin Independent School District (AISD) will close ten schools this summer to address a $21.5 million budget gap.
Families at the closing schools will receive a survey about transferring to other campuses.
The survey will be open until January 23.
Informal school assignment emails will be sent the week of February 9–13.

1 of 1

Story summary

Austin Independent School District (AISD) will close ten schools this summer to address a $21.5 million budget gap.
Families at the closing schools will receive a survey about transferring to other campuses.
The survey will be open until January 23.
Informal school assignment emails will be sent the week of February 9–13.