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Video cameras approved for special education classrooms

Eagle Pass Independent School District · By Ben Guzovsky · Published Oct 30, 2026, 4:29 AM UTC · Board record: Jul 14, 2026

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Excerpt from Eagle Pass ISD - July 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting for Video cameras approved for special education… — Official source excerpt: Eagle Pass ISD - July 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting; editorial caption by Our School Board · source-evidence

What happened

Under state law (TEC 29.022), the board voted 7-0 on July 14, 2026 to request video cameras in special education classrooms, including Early Childhood through 18+ Life Skills rooms. Staff said about 29 classrooms would get cameras, costing about $280,000, installed by December.

Why it matters to families

Parents of students in these classrooms can request to view recordings under state rules.

The evidence

The July 14, 2026 minutes record the TEC 29.022 request for video cameras in "special education classrooms or other special education settings (Early Childhood - 18+ Life Skills classrooms)", passed 7/0. In the recording, staff say "29 classrooms" and "probably around 280,000."

The source

Minutes, July 14, 2026 regular board meeting

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