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IMRA and ESCs

The Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process ensures that instructional materials are reviewed and, if approved, made accessible to educators and students. Education service centers (ESCs) are essential partners in the review process. ESCs can find resources and information about their role in the IMRA process in the following sections:   

IMRA Requirements for ESCs

In support of the IMRA process, ESCs are required to do the following: 

• Designate one staff member who will supervise the digital instructional materials access submitted for a given IMRA cycle and publish a news release notifying local school systems about the availability of instructional materials.
• Provide in-person public access (upon request) to instructional materials under consideration for approval by the State Board of Education (SBOE), as well as instructional materials already approved.
• Notify ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ of any irregularities of missing information in pre- and post-approval instructional materials.

For questions or concerns, please contact the IMRA team via the.

2025–27 IMRA Support Grant

Established by ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, the IMRA Support Grant facilitates the successful implementation of the IMRA process by enabling key activities that help ensure HQIM are identified, reviewed, and, when approved, made available for use across Texas. 

ESCs participating in the 2025–27 IMRA Support Grant are currently leveraging these supports to execute annual IMRA reviews effectively. The grant enables ESCs to

• Provide and collect feedback on quality rubrics.
• Verify completed evaluations of IMRA review.
• Upload evaluation reports to the IMRA website.
• Confirm changes to instructional materials through the review process.
• Conduct outreach to support and promote the use of IMRA reports.

is leading the fiscal and operation coordination of the following outcome-driven investments:

• Access to HQIM,
• Engagement of expert reviewers and stakeholders, and
• Enhancement of rubric effectiveness and IMRA process efficiency.

Continuation grants are anticipated annually through the 2026–27 school year, contingent on grantee performance and funding availability. 

IMRA Support Grant Resources

• (PDF)
• (PDF) | Published December 10, 2025
• General and Fiscal Guidelines
• Expenditure Reporting
• Budgeting Costs Guidance Handbook
• Grant Resources

Current IMRA Support Grantees

ESCs from the following regions applied for and were awarded the IMRA Support Grant:

• ESC Regions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20.

Important Dates | IMRA Cycles 2025 and 2026

The following information provides important dates for ESCs to know regarding IMRA Cycles 2025 and 2026.