Relating to the applicability of educator certification and contract requirements to school districts of innovation.

HB 3702 requires school districts designated as "districts of innovation" under Texas law to follow all standard educator certification and contract rules (Chapter 21 of the Education Code), ending their previous ability to exempt themselves from these requirements. The bill directly affects innovation districts that have adopted local innovation plans under Chapter 12A, including those with plans in place before the law’s effective date. It mandates compliance by September 1, 2027, for existing plans and applies to all new or renewed plans. This policy change ensures innovation districts operate under the same teacher qualification standards as other public schools.