(a) The criteria that the commissioner shall use to select successful schools and districts must be related to the goals in § 4.002 and must include consideration of performance on the achievement indicators adopted under § 39.053(c) and consideration of the distinction designation criteria prescribed by or developed under Subchapter G.
(b) For purposes of selecting schools and districts under § 39.262(a), each school’s performance shall be compared to state standards and to its previous performance.

(c) The commissioner shall select annually schools and districts qualified to receive successful school awards for their performance.
(d) The agency shall notify each school district of the manner in which the district or a school in the district may qualify for a successful school award.