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Hundreds of Fort Bend ISD students could be rezoned if new school boundaries are adopted this fall
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points Further details about the proposed changes are available, including the potential impact on students and the timeline for implementation, which is set for the 2027-28 period. Three high schools are affected by overcrowding, with Stephen F.
Declining enrollment and overcrowding issues are factors in proposed boundary changes. Three high schools are affected by overcrowding, with Stephen F. Austin, Elkins, and Travis being impacted.
The proposal aims to realign middle school feeder patterns. Hundreds of students may be rezoned if the new boundaries are adopted.
Further details about the proposed changes are available, including the potential impact on students and the timeline for implementation, which is set for the 2027-28 period.
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Category: government Published: August 20, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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