Fort Worth ISD has introduced a new earned autonomy framework, which categorizes campuses into three groups. The framework is based on academic ratings, with higher ratings resulting in more freedom for schools. The three groups are Elevate, Emerge, and Exemplar, with the level of autonomy increasing as academic performance improves.

However, there are limits to autonomy at every level, with all schools required to follow certain district requirements. Further details on the framework and its rules are available, including the specific differences between each level of autonomy and the requirements that all schools must follow.