General Information
In the spring of 2015, the 84th Legislature passed House Bill 1842, providing public school districts with sufficient academic ratings the opportunity to become Districts of Innovation (DOI). This designation allows public school districts to have more local control on certain provisions of the Texas Education Code and more of the same flexibilities allowed to public charter schools. This flexibility comes through exemption from or the ability to modify certain state requirements at the local level to better meet the needs of the district.
The Districts of Innovation Designation provides districts:
Greater local control in educational decision-making;
Increased flexibility and autonomy from state mandates; and
Empowerment to be creative and plan differently for local districts to determine and meet local needs.