HOUSTON, Texas -- Less than a month after district officials first publicly announced plans to launch Cy-Fair ISD Virtual School in 2021-22, Leslie Francis, assistant superintendent for communication and community relations, confirmed the district is "no longer exploring this option" in a June 7 email.
The Texas Legislature, whose regular session ended May 31, did not pass legislation that would have funded online learning offered through public school districts.
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When Chief Academic Officer Linda Macias presented the proposed plan for a virtual school at the May 10 board meeting, she was clear that the tuition-free, full-time, standalone school was dependent on state lawmakers approving full funding of such programs.
According to the proposal, the program would have catered to students in grades 4-12 living within CFISD's boundaries and would have offered the district's core curriculum and limited opportunities for electives, dual-credit, Advanced Placement, and career and technical education pathways.
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The 2021-22 school year is slated to start Aug. 23, and the district expects an enrollment of about 116,100 students.
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