黑料网 is excited to announce the launch of the authorization process for full-time virtual and hybrid campuses, expanding access to high-quality, flexible learning opportunities for students across Texas.
This page provides guidance on virtual and hybrid campus expedited authorization, including key requirements, processes, and resources to support school systems in navigating the authorization process.
Authorization is granted only to school systems that demonstrate robust planning and preparation, including documented board approval, as evaluated through a rubric-based review process. The Commissioner may authorize a virtual or hybrid campus only when it is determined that the proposed campus is likely to result in improved student learning opportunities.
Expedited Authorization Eligibility
To qualify for the expedited authorization, school systems must meet one of the following criteria:
- Operated an electronic course or full-time program through the state virtual school network in accordance with TEC Chapter 30A, as the law existed immediately before the effective date of SB 569; or
- Operated a virtual education program during the 2022-2023, 2023-2024, or 2024-2025 school year, regardless of whether the district or school received funding for students enrolled in the program.
A virtual education program must meet all of the following:
- students were enrolled in a virtual or hybrid model and took four or more virtual or hybrid courses within a semester;
- the majority of instruction was delivered through the virtual or hybrid model as part of a cohesive instructional program with coordinated curriculum, staffing, and student supports; and
- the program was not limited to individual or supplemental virtual courses taken by students otherwise enrolled in and required to attend an in-person campus.
School systems that operated a virtual education program during the 2022-2023, 2023-2024, or 2024-2025 school year must submit documentation demonstrating the existence and scope of the program.
School systems approved under expedited authorization may begin operations without a planning year if they demonstrate compliance with program implementation requirements and submit an abridged application that includes evidence of student performance, leadership capacity, and alignment of the current school design with Chapter 30B.
