Teacher’s Aide Fired and Arrested Over Alleged Student Assault
A teacher's aide in Klein ISD was fired and arrested on accusations of assaulting a 9-year-old student with special needs.
Houston, TX, August 20, 2026 —
A teacher’s aide employed by Klein Independent School District has been terminated from their position and subsequently arrested following accusations of assaulting a 9-year-old student with special needs.
The Klein ISD Police Department made the arrest. The specific details of the alleged assault and the exact date of the incident were not immediately available. The school district confirmed the termination of the employee upon learning of the allegations.
Further information regarding the legal proceedings, including the charges filed against the former aide and any potential court dates, has not yet been released.
The district has stated that the safety and well-being of its students are paramount. In response to the incident, Klein ISD is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation being conducted by the Klein ISD Police Department.
The name of the arrested individual has not been publicly disclosed at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by Daniela Hurtado on abc13.com, see more information here.
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