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Under new IMRA rules, HEB ISD recommends Saddlier phonics for K–3; funding and rollout discussed
Summary
District curriculum staff explained state changes under HB 1605 (IMRA), the shift to 100% TEKS‑aligned HQIMs and funding entitlements, and recommended Saddlier phonics (on the IMRA list) for K–3 so the SBOE entitlement can be used; board discussion covered implementation and teacher training.
District curriculum leaders told the board that new state rules for instructional‑materials adoption have changed what resources can be funded and when.
Dr. Norgaard explained that House Bill 1605 (IMRA) replaces the prior proclamation process and raises the threshold for high‑quality instructional materials (HQIM) to 100% TEKS alignment, meaning materials previously acceptable under a 50% alignment standard may no…
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