District of Innovation
House Bill 1842, passed in the 84th Texas Legislative Session, provides Texas public school districts the opportunity to amend certain state requirements at the local level to better meet the needs of their unique student populations. Bridgeport ISD (BISD) intends to follow the Texas Education Code in all other areas. BISD's local Innovation Plan is comprehensive and touches numerous areas in the TEC, and because BISD seeks to maximize local control of educational decisions for students, BISD seeks exemption from the permissible provisions of the TEC included and explained in this Local Innovation Plan. BISD's Local Innovation Plan was renewed for the 2022-2023 school year and will conclude at the end of the 2026-2027 school year unless the plan is terminated or amended by the BISD Board of Trustees in accordance with HB1842. Any future amendments will adhere to the same terms of the original plan.