In the weeks following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a wave of disciplinary actions has swept across Texas, particularly in public schools and higher education. As of Friday, the Texas Education Agency has received more than 350 complaints related to teachers and school staff who’ve reportedly commented on Kirk’s killing.
Many of the complaints are tied to social media posts viewed as mocking or celebrating Kirk’s murder during a public event at Utah Valley University earlier this month.
State officials said the number of complaints doesn’t represent separate individuals. The scope of the investigation includes both certified educators and other school employees, the agency confirmed on Friday.
The complaints are currently under review by the state, but firin