Frisco Independent School District

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Frisco, United States

A public school district in Texas that operates several schools and educational programs.

CCI Score

-56.09

0.04% April 18

Latest Event

Frisco ISD Sued for Illegal Electioneering

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Frisco Independent School District for allegedly using official resources through its Government Affairs department to promote specific policies, violating Texas Election Code prohibitions on using state or local funds for electioneering.

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Frisco Independent School District is currently rated as a Quisling.

-44 to -59 CCI Score

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Latest Events

FEB

28

2024

Frisco ISD Sued for Illegal Electioneering
-71.39

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Frisco Independent School District for allegedly using official resources through its Government Affairs department to promote specific policies, violating Texas Election Code prohibitions on using state or local funds for electioneering.
-80

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

The lawsuit alleges that Frisco ISD improperly used official resources to influence political outcomes, a direct violation of democratic norms and electoral integrity. This misuse of public funds for electioneering undermines public trust and is indicative of authoritarian practices, warranting a strongly negative rating under Public and Political Behavior.

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Frisco ISD for Illegal Electioneering
FEB

28

2024

Frisco ISD Sued for Illegal Electioneering
-71.39

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Frisco Independent School District alleging that the district used official resources to promote specific political policies, violating the Texas Election Code.
-80

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

Frisco ISD's Government Affairs department is accused of using public resources to advance political measures, an action that undermines democratic neutrality and violates state election laws. Such behavior diminishes public trust in governmental institutions and promotes partisan agendas, which is an egregious abuse of power in a democratic society.

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Frisco ISD for Illegal Electioneering
OCT

01

2023

Frisco ISD Selectively Removes Challenged Books
-42.82

Following a review by its Reconsideration Committees, Frisco ISD removed only five out of 28 books that were formally challenged as 'explicit', a decision that appears to reflect political pressure and raises concerns regarding censorship and authoritarian influence in educational policy.
-50

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

The decision to remove only a fraction of challenged books in response to political pressure suggests a capitulation to authoritarian demands. Such selective elimination undermines intellectual freedom and can be viewed as enabling censorship in public education, aligning with authoritarian practices that our analysis deems problematic.

Frisco ISD Removes a Fraction of the 28 Books Formally Challenged as ‘Explicit’ by Texas Lawmaker
MAY

24

2023

Federal Civil Rights Investigations into Discrimination Allegations at Frisco ISD
-66.12

Frisco Independent School District is under multiple federal civil rights investigations following allegations of discrimination based on disability, sex, race, and age. The investigations include complaints of sexual harassment and allegations involving a trustee's inappropriate conduct toward a transgender student. Critics, including local advocacy groups such as Pride Frisco, argue that the school district’s practices may be creating an environment that fails to respect marginalized communities, even as officials deny systemic issues.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 2

The series of federal civil rights investigations into alleged discriminatory practices—including claims of sexual harassment, sexual violence, and potential bias against transgender individuals—reflects serious failures in protecting human rights within the institution. Such ethical shortcomings have significant implications for marginalized communities, demonstrating a lack of accountability and commitment to fair treatment.

Frisco ISD Faces Several Federal Civil Rights Investigations
MAY

24

2023

Frisco ISD Federal Civil Rights Investigations
-49.59

Frisco Independent School District is under several federal civil rights investigations over allegations of discrimination based on disability, sex, race, and age. Additionally, controversy surrounds a complaint involving trustee Marvin Lowe and a transgender student, raising concerns about the district's commitment to protecting marginalized communities.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 2

The multiple federal investigations and allegations of discrimination, including claims of sexual harassment and bias based on disability, race, and sex, indicate systemic failures in upholding civil rights and providing an equitable environment. This reflects negatively on the district's ethical responsibilities and commitment to protecting marginalized communities.

Frisco ISD Faces Several Federal Civil Rights Investigations
DEC

15

2022

Controversial Book Removal Policies Raise Censorship Concerns
-35.24

NCAC issued a letter of concern to the Frisco Independent School District Board of Trustees over the removal of more than 100 library titles under a blanket policy that bypasses individual review, potentially restricting access to valuable educational materials.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

The district's decision to remove books through a blanket ban without individual review reflects an authoritarian approach to controlling information in public education. This approach can suppress intellectual freedom and aligns with broader patterns of political censorship.

NCAC responds to 100+ titles removed from Frisco Independent School District libraries
-50

Media Influence and Propaganda

April 2

By implementing a blanket ban that removes diverse educational materials, the district risks promoting a narrow, ideologically driven view of acceptable content. This suppression of a broad spectrum of knowledge can be seen as aligning with repressive media control tactics reminiscent of authoritarian regimes.

NCAC responds to 100+ titles removed from Frisco Independent School District libraries