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America First Policy Institute
Local Policy Brief
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| 📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026 to Calendar |
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for FORT WORTH ISD and found 5 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
| PRIORITY (LEVEL 9) |
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District Adopts Discipline Policy Based on Group Outcomes
The board is discussing a second reading of a new governance policy (Guardrail 4) that directs the superintendent to reduce the statistical gap in exclusionary discipline rates between the highest and lowest student demographic groups. This policy prioritizes managing discipline based on group-based statistical outcomes rather than individual student conduct, which can undermine campus safety and order.
Policy Use
BRIEF STATE AFFAIRS: Item 5.B’s Guardrail 4 is a clear example of a district adopting a discipline policy based on disparate impact analysis. Capture the final text as a model of how districts are implementing policies that can replace consequences with restorative practices to achieve racial equity goals.
Policy Lever: Disparate Impact Discipline
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| PRIORITY (LEVEL 7) |
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District Applies DEI Framework to School Choice
The board is considering a policy (Guardrail 2) to ensure ‘equitable access’ to school choice and advanced academic programs, with progress measured by monitoring participation ‘across demographic and socioeconomic groups.’ This applies a DEI framework to program access, which could lead to group-based admissions criteria rather than individual merit.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Item 5.B’s Guardrail 2 applies a DEI framework to school choice and advanced academics. Secure the final adopted text and add this district to the state tracker for equity-based program access policies.
Policy Lever: DEI Framework
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| WATCH (LEVEL 6) |
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Curriculum Policy Omits Parental Review Component
The board is considering a governance policy (Guardrail 1) that establishes a process for curriculum changes requiring ‘regular teacher review and feedback.’ The proposed policy does not mention a role for parental review or input, potentially limiting parental rights in curriculum decisions.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Item 5.B contains Guardrail 1, which omits parental review from the curriculum change process. Document this language and track the final vote, as it could be a model for limiting parental rights.
Policy Lever: Parental Rights Omission
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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District Considers Vague ‘Student Agency’ Goal
The board is discussing a draft student goal (Goal 5) focused on ‘effective communication, self-advocacy, and ownership of their learning.’ These concepts are often associated with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks, but the specific performance measures are still under development.
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 5.B includes a draft goal on student agency. Monitor future board meetings for the development of performance measures to determine if this becomes a vehicle for SEL implementation.
Policy Lever: SEL Implementation Vector
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✅ Models to Replicate
Local actions worth capturing as model policy.
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| Model Policy (LEVEL 7) |
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District Eliminates Low-Rigor College Prep Courses
A district data review (p. 63) reveals the district eliminated ‘College Prep Courses’ for the 2026-27 school year after data showed they inflated college readiness scores without preparing students for postsecondary success. This action prioritizes genuine academic readiness over superficial metrics and represents a commitment to higher standards.
How to Capture It
CAPTURE THE MODEL: The presentation for Item 4.A (p. 63) details the rationale for eliminating low-rigor College Prep courses. Capture this slide and the accompanying data as a model for other districts on how to analyze and improve the integrity of their college readiness pathways.
✅ Why It Matters: Academic Standards
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District Leadership
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7060 CAMP BOWIE BLVD, FORT WORTH, TX 76116 |
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