Tex. Educ. Code Section 12A.004
Limitation of Permissible Exemptions


(a)

A local innovation plan may not provide for the exemption of a district designated as a district of innovation from the following provisions of this title:

(1)

a state or federal requirement applicable to an open-enrollment charter school operating under Subchapter D, Chapter 12 (Charters);

(2)

Subchapters A, C, D, and E, Chapter 11 (School Districts), except that a district may be exempt from Sections 11.1511 (Specific Powers and Duties of Board)(b)(5) and (14) and Section 11.162 (School Uniforms);

(3)

state curriculum and graduation requirements adopted under Chapter 28 (Courses of Study; Advancement); and

(4)

academic and financial accountability and sanctions under Chapters 39 (Public School System Accountability) and 39A (Accountability Interventions and Sanctions).

(b)

The commissioner shall:

(1)

maintain a list of provisions of this title from which school districts designated as districts of innovation are exempt under this chapter; and

(2)

notify the legislature of each provision from which districts enrolling a majority of students in this state are exempt.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1046 (H.B. 1842), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 21.003(14), eff. September 1, 2017.

Source: Section 12A.004 — Limitation of Permissible Exemptions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.­12A.­htm#12A.­004 (accessed May 25, 2024).

Accessed:
May 25, 2024

§ 12A.004’s source at texas​.gov