KXAN Investigates - E5: Fixing Texas' "pass-the-trash" problem in schools (April 11, 2025)

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The number of school employees landing on the Texas Education Agency's Do-Not-Hire Registry is rising. After a KXAN investigation exposed how people can exploit the state’s backgrounding system, lawmakers are working on solutions. This week on Inside the Investigation, investigative reporter Kelly Wiley explains how one state senator is touting KXAN's reporting as an example of a flawed system.

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