FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Independent School District has launched an investigation after learning that one of its students was left behind at a museum during a field trip.
Wednesday a group of students from Carrol Peak Elementary went on a field trip to the Fort Worth Science and History Museum. One of them was left behind and didn't return to school with the rest of their classmates.
It's unclear how the child went accounted for, how long they were left at the museum, or when staff noticed the child was missing. In a statement to WFAA, Fort Worth ISD says the incident is under investigation.
Fort Worth ISD is aware of the incident. This is unacceptable, and as soon as the district was made aware, an immediate investigation was launched.
The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. We are taking this matter very seriously and are working to determine how this occurred to prevent any future incidents.
Fort Worth ISD deeply regrets the distress this has caused the family involved and will continue to provide support as we investigate the situation.
This recent investigation comes in the wake of Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Angélica Ramsey resigning from her post as head of the district.
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