Only Discuss Materials Being Reviewed Only Within Official Meetings

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Law

19 Texas Administrative Code §67.29(c)

Why It Matters

This requirement ensures that all substantive discussions occur in documented, transparent, and TEA‑approved settings. It prevents private conversations that could lead to inconsistent interpretation of standards or unequal access to information.

Expected Conduct

IMRA reviewers shall be afforded the opportunity to collaborate with other panel members during the official virtual and face-to-face reviews to discuss coverage of TEKS or TPG, errors, components, or any other aspect of instructional materials being evaluated.

Reviewers shall not discuss with other reviewers of the panel the instructional materials being reviewed, except during official virtual and face-to-face reviews.

By limiting discussion to official meetings, the process remains structured, collaborative, and equitable for all reviewers and publishers involved.