District Of Innovation District Of Innovation Plan Denton Isd

H.B. 1842 (84th Session of the Texas Legislature) in part added Chapter 12A to the Texas Education Code (TEC) to create Districts of Innovation. Districts are eligible for designation if certain performance requirements are met and the district follows certain procedures for adoption as outlined in Statute. The designation provides the district will be exempt from certain sections of the TEC that inhibit the goals of the district as outlined in the locally adopted Innovation Plan. The term of the designation as a district of innovation may not exceed 5 calendar years. Agency staff do not provide guidance related to nor approve district hiring decisions as they pertain to a district's innovation plan.

District personnel should consult with the district's district of innovation contact and/or legal counsel for guidance related to the district's adopted plan and any impact it may have on hiring staff. We encourage all districts to consult with their legal counsel regarding the effect of any exemption claimed. The Texas Education Agency does not have the authority to approve a district's innovation plan. However, the Agency retains the authority to engage in investigative, intervention and enforcement activities if the district is not in compliance with legal requirements for which an exemption cannot be claimed. The following districts have notified the TEA that they have adopted a local innovation plan and are designated as Innovation District. TEA does not have authority to approve or reject plans.

Consequently, some plans may claim unallowable exemptions. If a district wishes to use any of these plans as a resource, the district should review each claimed exemption to make sure that the claimed exemption complies with the law and rules. 403bwise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. To view available 403(b) & 457(b) vendors for a particular school district’s plan, first select the district’s state. Then you will see a list of that state’s districts for selection. If your searched district does not appear, there will be an option to submit vendor information and request a plan rating.

Home About Us 403(b) Fact Sheet Contact Us Privacy Policy Legal Disclaimer Home About Us Fact Sheet Contact Us Privacy Policy Disclaimer Copyright © 2000– 403bwise Inc. All rights reserved. Site design and development by Otter:Create LLC. 403bwise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. House Bill (HB) 2 of the 89th legislative session added Texas Education Code (TEC) § 21.0032, limiting specific foundational subjects from certification exemption in a District of Innovation (DOI) plan. Through a DOI plan, school districts have been able to exempt themselves from certification requirements as outlined in TEC § 21.003.

Initially, the only unallowed exemptions were certifications for bilingual, English as a second language, prekindergarten, and special education. For the 2025-2026 school year, districts may continue to hire based on their current DOI plan exemptions. Going forward, districts using their DOI plan for certification exemptions of foundational subject teachers will need to take appropriate action. Certification exemption limitations will phase in over the next several years. TEC § 21.0032 authorizes the commissioner of education to approve district requests to delay implementation of certification requirements of existing uncertified teachers of record in foundation curriculum courses until the beginning of the 2029-2030... If a district currently employs uncertified foundational subject teachers using their DOI exemption, they must do the following:

The application is open from October 16, 2025, to March 2, 2026. Districts will be notified of approvals by March 31, 2026. The application must include an evaluation of how the district will transition current uncertified foundational subject teachers to certified during the delay of teacher certification requirements. In addition to requirements listed above, the district will need to identify the number of uncertified individuals assigned to teach foundation curriculum courses in the 2025-2026 school year and specify at least one educator...

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