Fort Worth schools kick off the new school year Aug. 12 under the looming threat of a state takeover.

Three days later, Lake Worth ISD joined the city’s largest school district in a potential takeover.

But what does that mean for the 70,000 students and nearly 10,000 employees in Fort Worth ISD and the more than 3,250 students and 564 workers in Lake Worth ISD?

Here are answers to a few questions parents and community members are asking about what happens if Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath takes control of Fort Worth and Lake Worth schools.

Takeover questions

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