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Liberty Hill ISD's District of Innovation Plan Is Effective Through May 2027

Liberty Hill ISD's District of Innovation plan is effective through May 2027, according to the district. The plan lists flexibility on school start dates, course credit based on content mastery rather than seat time, and certification for certain career and technical education hires.

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What to know

The district's current DOI plan is effective through May 2027 and lists exemptions in several areas. [1]

One exemption allows the school year to begin before the fourth Monday in August. [1]

Another allows course credit through content mastery rather than seat time under the minimum attendance rule. [1]

A third permits hiring industry professionals for hard-to-fill CTE positions without traditional teacher certification. [1]

LHISD adopted its initial DOI plan in the 2017-18 school year. [1]

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