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Conroe ISD reviews rising costs, decentralization plan for special education department
By Lake Conroe
· June 18, 2026
· 3 min read
On June 16, the Conroe ISD board of trustees discussed the district’s special education department’s increasing costs and student population as well as an update on the district’s “homecoming plan,” which will return students to their zoned neighborhoods. The discussion Kendra Wiggins, CISD executiv
Key takeaway Wiggins said that due to cuts in Medicaid, CISD has lost an estimated $10 million since the 2022-23 school year.
Why this matters in Willis
The Conroe ISD's special education department challenges have a direct impact on neighboring districts like Willis ISD, which also serves students with special needs in the Montgomery County area. As Conroe ISD navigates rising costs and decentralization, Willis ISD may face similar pressures due to the shared demographic and economic trends in the region. The $10 million loss in Medicaid reimbursement since the 2022-23 school year is a significant concern, and Willis ISD may need to prepare for similar funding shortfalls. The success of Conroe ISD's "homecoming plan" in keeping special education students in their zoned neighborhoods will be worth watching, as it could provide a model for other districts in the area, including Willis ISD, to follow in addressing the needs of their own special education populations.
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Published: June 18, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? On June 16, the Conroe ISD board of trustees discussed the district’s special education department’s increasing costs and student population as well as an update on the district’s “homecoming plan,” which will return students to their zoned neighborhoods. The discussion Kendra Wiggins, CISD executiv
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