FORT BEND, Texas – The plan to rezone all Fort Bend ISD schools is moving forward, with the district set to release new proposed boundaries later today.
Fort Bend ISD officials are expected to share plans for new elementary school boundaries and a new middle school as part of the district’s “Long Range Boundary Plan.” The multi-year effort aims to rebalance enrollment across the district and plan for future growth. District leaders say the full rezoning process could take three to four years to complete.
The plan has already sparked controversy, particularly after proposed changes to high school boundaries were revealed in recent weeks.
Parents and homeowners raised concerns that rezoning could move students to different high schools and potentially affect property values.
Last week, the district announced it was pausing the high school rezoning plan and said it would not be included for a vote next spring.
Board members cited the size of the district, saying a systemwide overhaul would be unrealistic.
Instead, Fort Bend ISD will move forward in phases, focusing first on elementary schools and middle schools. Officials say the goal is to address overcrowding at some campuses while making better use of schools with lower enrollment.
The updated boundary proposals are scheduled to go before the school board for a vote in early spring.
A meeting to discuss the plans is scheduled for 5 p.m. today at district headquarters, where community members will have the opportunity to sign up to speak.