The District of Innovation concept, passed by the 84th Legislative Session in House Bill 1842, gives traditional independent school districts most of the flexibilities available to Texas’ open-enrollment charter schools.

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Potential benefits of becoming a District of Innovation include:

 

Local Control: Districts decide which flexibilities best suit their local needs.

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Customization: Districts can create an innovation plan for a level of school (E.G. Only High Schools), grade level, or a single campus.

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Autonomy: Districts may submit a district of innovation plan to the Commissioner of Education, but approval is not required.

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Flexibility: Districts will have the flexibility to implement practices similar to charter schools, including exemptions from certain mandates.

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