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Palmer ISD to file "Bilingual Exception" as elementary English Learner counts rise
Summary
District staff told the board Oct. 15 that Palmer ISD must file a state Bilingual Exception for the 2025–26 school year after elementary English Learner enrollment reached 276 students; staff said several teachers are pursuing bilingual certification to avoid future waivers.
Kristin Middlebrooks reported to the board that Palmer ISD must file a state Bilingual Exception this year because of increased English Learner counts at the elementary campus. "We will have to file a Bilingual Exception this year due to the numbers at the Elementary," Middlebrooks said, and she reported 276 students enrolled for 2025–26.
Middlebrooks told trustees that exiting the program has become more difficult under current requirements and that district enrollment is expected to grow. She said several teachers are pursuing bilingual certification and that improved staff certification could reduce the need for future exceptions. The board did not take formal action on the evaluation; the item was presented for discussion and planning.
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