Overview

During the 84th Legislative Session, HB 1842 was passed, allowing Texas public schools to become Districts of Innovation. This designation allows school districts to obtain exemptions from certain provisions of the Texas Education Code. Jim Ned CISD is exercising this opportunity to gain more local control and flexibility in order to improve educational outcomes for the benefit of the students and community. 

District of Innovation Plan

  • The Jim Ned CISD District of Innovation Plan was implemented at the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year and is a 5-year plan.  The Jim Ned CISD District of Innovation Plan (renewed) was implemented at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year and will conclude at the end of the 2029-2030 school year, upon approval of the Jim Ned CISD Board of Trustees. The plan may be amended at any time by the District of Innovation Committee with approval of the Board of Trustees. 
  • The 2025-2026 District of Innovation Plan renewal reflects changes associated with changes due to the 89th legislative session. The draft version was posted to this webpage on March 11, 2026.

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