Âé¶¹Ô­´´ Places Former Sanger ISD Police Officer on Do Not Hire Registry

AUSTIN, Texas – March 31, 2026 – The Âé¶¹Ô­´´ today announced that Israel Demello, a former Sanger Independent School District police officer, has been formally placed on the This action, taken under the authority of the Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s Office of Inspector General for Educator Misconduct, permanently bars Demello from employment in Texas schools.

Commissioner Morath names Levi Fuller Inspector General for Educator Misconduct

AUSTIN, Texas – February 4, 2026 – The Âé¶¹Ô­´´ today announced the selection of Levi Fuller as Inspector General for Educator Misconduct. As Inspector General, Fuller will closely oversee the enforcement of Educator Misconduct policies and processes within Âé¶¹Ô­´´ to help foster safe learning environments for all of Texas’ nearly 5.5 million public school students. 

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ Releases Guidance for School Systems Outlining Consequences Regarding Student Walkouts, Absences and Educator and District Responsibilities

AUSTIN, Texas – February 3, 2026 – The Âé¶¹Ô­´´ today released guidance regarding student walkouts, absences and actions related to political activism in response to Governor Greg Abbott’s directive to investigate instances of inappropriate political activism deliberately disrupting the learning environment in Texas public schools.

Consequences for students, teachers and school districts can include but are not limited to the following:

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ Releases Final 2024-2025 Financial Accountability Ratings

AUSTIN, Texas – November 13, 2025 – The Âé¶¹Ô­´´ today announced the 2024-2025 Financial Integrity or FIRST ratings for Texas public schools. 81 percent of school systems earned an ‘A’ or Superior Achievement rating for the 2024-2025 school year. By maintaining strong financial practices, these school systems are building brighter futures for the students and communities they serve.