Could Fort Worth ISD become the next Texas school district to fall under state control?

After five consecutive years of failing ratings at Forest Oak Sixth Grade Center, state officials say a takeover is still on the table.

The issue came up during a Texas Senate Education Committee meeting Wednesday, with lawmakers and education leaders signaling a decision could come soon.

"They are still, as I understand it, the lowest performing large school district in the state," said state Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford.

Education Commissioner Mike Morath confirmed the agency is actively evaluating the district's future.

"We are actively evaluating that decision now," Morath said. "I will say this fall, we will have a resolution on that one way or another."

Looking to Houston for precedent

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