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BRYAN ISD explores virtual/hybrid academy under new state law; staff weigh eligibility, providers and costs
Summary
Under SB 569, BRYAN ISD staff presented options to offer virtual and hybrid courses embedded in district schools (limited to less than 50% enrollment without TEA authorizations). A community survey (~700 responses) showed interest; staff estimated a turnkey provider cost around $3,000 per full‑time student as a rough figure and emphasized phased, embedded launches.
Associate Superintendent Dr. Barbara Bar presented the district’s ongoing exploration of flexible learning options following recent state legislation (SB 569). Bar said the law allows districts to operate virtual and hybrid programs internally (without TEA authorization) so long as the virtual program enrolls fewer than 50% of the district’s students; standalone virtual schools with their own TEA ID would still require TEA authorization.
Staff reported a short…
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