On January 29, the Texas Education Agency announced proposed revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials, Subchapter DD, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Instructional Materials Allotment. The proposed revisions include changes that would:
- "Clarify prohibitions related to the use of the instructional materials allotment;
- Outline calculations for enrollment growth;
- Change references from "Braille and large type" to "specialized instructional material formats" for students who are blind or visually impaired and provide more specifications for specialized instructional material formats, including accessibility requirements;
- Add definitions for specialized instructional material format and computerized files; and
- Add a new section regarding reimbursement of funds to local education agencies and a new section explaining the delayed publisher payment option."
The proposed amendment adds certain expenditures to the list of prohibited uses of IMA funds, including:
- "Items that are not directly related to student instruction such as furniture, athletic equipment, extension cords, temporary contractors, or video surveillance equipment;
- Travel expenses; and
- Equipment used at a warehouse for the purpose of moving, storing, or taking inventory of instructional materials."
To access the Texas Education Agency notice of the proposed amendment of 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials, Subchapter DD, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Instructional Materials Allotment, click on the link below.
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=25769809117