School closures on the horizon for Austin ISD

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There is big change coming to Austin ISD as the district is beginning the process to close and consolidate schools.The district said the move comes after six years without an increase in school funding from the state, as well as declining enrollment.There were 74,645 students in Austin ISD in the 2021-22 school year and in the 2023-24 school year there were 73,707.AISD said they have about 25,000 empty seats in schools across the district.In December 2024, KXAN highlighted