Texas Measles Delinquency Rises Amid Funding Cuts
Delinquency rose from 2019-20 to 2024-25.
Pandemic and funding cuts reduced vaccine access.
Districts: KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) 44%, Spring ISD 30%, Austin ISD 23%, Dallas ISD 20%, Houston ISD 7%.
Austin ISD's rate at 6% by May 2025.
Two measles deaths in 6-8-year-olds.
16,000 exemptions, 9,000 delinquent students starting Sept 1.
Reduced clinic support complicates catch-up.
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