In 1990, the State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students was adopted by the Texas State Board of Education and revised in 2009. The most significant revision was very simple. Instead of qualifying students for a GT program, students now qualify for GT services. The State Plan forms the basis of GT services and accountability in LISD.
Students who participate in services designed for gifted/talented students will demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communications as evidenced by the development of innovative products and performances that reflect individuality and creativity and are advanced in relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment.
http://www.nbisd.org/upload/page/0063/docs/GT_StatePlanEng_2009.pdf