Districts of Innovation

House Bill 1842, approved in 2015, created the law that allows designation as a District of Innovation. The law is found under Chapter 12A of the Texas Education Code. It allows traditional public school districts with an acceptable or better accountability rating to create a district-level innovation plan, potentially including exemptions from most of the Education Code.

Be aware: Deregulation may lead to the loss of educator rights

Be aware: Some DOI Districts may have earlier resignation deadlines

Districts of Innovation: The Reality

Districts of Innovation complicate legal matters for Texas teachers

TEA's Districts of Innovation webpage

Texas Education Code Sec. 12A