TIA Funding

Built Into law

sustainable funding

TIA funding was built into Texas state law as part of House Bill 3 during the 86th Texas Legislature. It is a Tier 1 allotment through the Foundation School Program (FSP), the system through which the state provides funding to districts. This system, grounded in the Texas Education Code, creates a sustainable funding source for districts implementing TIA. Unlike previous state incentive programs, there is no cap on TIA allotment funds or the number of teachers who may earn a designation.

District allotments

Where the funds go

Districts receive annual allotment funds when they employ eligible designated teachers. These funds must then be used for teacher compensation on the campus where the designated teacher works.

Funding formulas

how allotments are calculated

The allotment formula is based on the teacher designation level and the campus average student point value. The formula is tied to student level data and changes yearly.

TIA payout amounts aren’t the same across campuses because they’re based on two things: the campus’s rural status and the level of student need. Each student is assigned a point value tied to socio economic factors. The campus average is calculated by adding all student points and dividing by total enrollment. That average determines the payout amount for designated teachers. Since every campus has a different mix of students, each campus ends up with a different payout.

Since the allotment value of each designation is based on student population, allotment values are recalculated annually in April. Districts may see an increase or decrease in campus allotment values due to student population changes from year to year. Changes in allotment payouts typically stay within a 5% margin of change. Campuses that see a larger margin of decrease in their allotment payouts are those that experience a change in their rurality status (which increases the allotment value).

For more information on TIA funding, please visit https://tiatexas.org/about/funding/

Visit the Funding Map on TIATexas.org by clicking the Funding Map button to see allotment values across Texas school systems and campuses.

Funding Map

LISD TIA Funding by campus

TIA Award Calculator

How much of my TIA award will I take home?

This tool gives teachers a simple way to estimate their take home TIA award after payroll costs and required deductions. You’ll enter your TIA award amount based on your campus assignment and designation level, and the calculator will show an approximate net amount using standard TRS, Medicare, and federal withholding rates. It’s designed to provide a helpful estimate, though actual amounts can vary depending on your individual tax situation.

London ISD awards designated teachers their full 90% share of the TIA allotment. Since that amount is paid directly to you as compensation, it counts toward your TRS creditable income. That means your TIA award is included in the salary TRS uses when calculating your retirement benefits.

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