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In addition toÌýÌýadopted by the State Board of Education under TEC, §31.024, IMTA funds also can be used to purchase:Ìý

• Non-adopted instructional materials (e.g., Fountas/Word Study, RAZ Kids, Sirius Education)Ìý
• Consumable instructional materials, including workbooks, student kits, andÌýmagazinesÌý
• Versions of non-adopted instructional materials that are fully accessible to students with disabilities, including large-print, braille, and audioÌýmaterialsÌý
• Bilingual materials as provided by TEC, §31.029, including Spanish-to-English dictionaries and flashÌýcardsÌý
• Instructional materials for use in college preparatory courses, including dual-credit textbooks and dual-credit online courses, as provided by TECs, §28.014 and §31.031Ìý
• Supplemental instructional materials, as provided by the TEC, §31.035, including band instruments and NWEAÌýMapsÌý
• State-developed, open-source instructional materials, as provided by TEC,ÌýChapterÌý31, Subchapter B-1,ÌýincludingÌýÌýand open education resources

IMTA funds can be used for services that assist the technology or instructional materials used in the classroom, including:Ìý

• Activities related to the local review and adoption of instructional materials, such as a contracted service to determine instructional materials ɬÀï·¬ Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) coverageÌý
• Training educational personnel directly involved in student learning in the appropriate use of instructional materials, including IMCAT registration or instructional materials trainings offered by publishers/vendors, and training for online testing.
• Providing access to technological equipment for instructional use, including wi-fi, postage during COVID, Google Suite, Screencastify, Zoom, single sign-on services, and internet connectivity
• Inventory software or systems for storing, managing, and accessing instructional materials (e.g., Canvas, Hayes Software Learning Management Systems, internet filtering)Ìý
• Software or the portion of a system that analyzes the use and effectiveness of instructionalÌýmaterialsÌý
• The salary and other expenses of an employee who provides technical support for the use of technological equipment directly involved in student learning (e.g., instructional technology trainer, computer/laptop technician)
• Printing services, printer paper, and ink/toner for copies of instructional materials (e.g., digital licenses that permit printing, black line masters) for teachers and students

IMTA funds can be used for technological equipment that contributes to student learning or supports the use of instructional materials, including:Ìý

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Examples of allowable salary disbursement requests include:Ìý

• An employee who provides technical support for a learning management system (LMS) used to access instructionalÌýmaterialsÌý
• An employee who provides support through planning and professional development for teachers and staff to integrate technology into classroomÌýinstructionÌý
• A computer lab technician who directly assists studentsÌý
• An employee who performs maintenance and provides technical support for technological equipment used in labs andÌýclassroomsÌý

To use the allotment for the salary or appropriate portion of the salary of an employee, districts must request a disbursement through EMATÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýindicate the pay period on each submission. Salary disbursements are provided as reimbursements to the district’s payroll account.ÌýÌý

Salary requests are accepted three times per year, and theÌýdeadlinesÌýremain the same every year:Ìý

November 30Ìýfor September, October, NovemberÌý
February 28Ìýfor December, January, FebruaryÌý
May 31Ìýor end-of-contract date for the remaining monthsÌý

IMTA fundsÌýcannotÌýbe usedÌýfor the following materials and services:Ìý

• General professional developmentÌý
• Programs for non-instructional purposes, such as schedulingÌý
• Online gradebooksÌý
• Book coversÌý
• Physical conduits that transmit data, such as cabling and wiring or electricityÌý
• Equipment used for moving or storing instructional materials (e.g., forklifts, pallets, pallet jacks, shrink wrap)Ìý
• Office and school supplies (e.g., pens, paper clips, desks, batteries, etc.)Ìý
• Items not directly related to student instruction, such as furniture, athletic equipment, extension cords, temporary contractors, or video surveillance equipment (e.g., chairs, basketballs, bleachers, surge protectors)Ìý
• Services for installation of equipment or hardwiringÌý
• Travel expenses, including lodging, mileage, flights,ÌýorÌýmealsÌý
• Salaries for teachers, testing coordinators, or instructional materialsÌýcoordinatorsÌý