Texas Statutes
Chapter 12A - Districts of Innovation
Section 12A.004. Limitation of Permissible Exemptions

Sec. 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;
(2) Subchapters A, C, D, and E, Chapter 11, except that a district may be exempt from Sections 11.1511(b)(5) and (14) and Section 11.162;
(3) state curriculum and graduation requirements adopted under Chapter 28; and
(4) academic and financial accountability and sanctions under Chapters 39 and 39A.
(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.

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