Fort Worth ISD is considering closing up to 25 schools to address a $17 million budget deficit, a move that has caught many parents by surprise. The district, which serves about 75,000 students, could undergo significant changes that many families say caught them off guard.

Fort Worth ISD trustees are looking at ways to shrink the district. They heard dozens of options from a consultant, which could lead to the closure of more than 20 campuses.