Citing concerns over unfair competitive advantages, the University Interscholastic League passed a rule change that's pending approval from the state's education commissioner.

The new race and gender policy has garnered condemnation from educational rights advocates, including the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, which sent a letter to the board of regents earlier this week arguing that the policy amounted to censorship.

At Thursday’s board meeting, dozens of parents questioned whether the district adequately incorporated community feedback into the its most recent version of the plan.

Billionaire Jeff Yass, a school voucher supporter and an influential figure in Texas politics, said the only condition for the gift was for the school not to receive government funding.

Property tax rate increases proposed by school districts in Hays County, Coupland and Blanco failed to get enough voter support.

Austin ISD announced the changes in an email to parents Tuesday evening, days after saying its original plan to close 13 schools would move forward.

Proposition A, which raises the school district's tax rate by seven cents — to $1.24 per $100 of home valuation — stands to generate an additional $10.7 million in tax revenue for the 2025-26 school year.

Department chairs in the college were sent an email announcing the creation of a committee that aims to restructure the college that officials said has become "overly fragmented.”

The district and school board held several feedback meetings with the community before releasing the revised plan. The board is expected to vote on the plan on Nov. 20.

The school district is partnering with Austin Ed Fund to generate revenue through selling the naming rights to six facilities. The move comes as the AISD is dealing with a nearly $20 million deficit.