Texas School Funding Debate: Inquiry sought into Houston ISD Superintendent's charter school ties

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Texas School Funding Debate: Inquiry sought into Houston ISD Superintendent's charter school ties
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Texas lawmakers and educators call for an investigation into claims Houston's school superintendent directed charter school funds to his out-of-state network.

Is the state planning to investigate claims of Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles funneling Texas taxpayer dollars to charter schools he founded out of state?HISD Superintendent Mike Miles says he welcomes a TEA or any investigation and despite Superintendent Miles releasing a statement addressing the accusations, several people are calling for an investigation into these claims.

"Texas public education funding needs to remain in Texas, not go out of state, particularly at a time when school districts around Texas have budget deficits, including Houston," says Robison.State Representative Ana Hernandez sent a letter to Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath asking for an investigation, "into the alarming allegations regarding Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles' use of state funds to pay for out of state school debts.

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