HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List for the 2026-27 School Year
| Date: | April 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Subject: | HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List for the 2026-27 School Year |
| Category: | Accelerated Instruction |
| Next Steps: | Share with district and campus administrators and optionally attend webinar |
Overview
Accelerated instruction remains a critical component of statewide efforts to support students who have not yet achieved grade-level proficiency. Texas law requires that students who do not earn Approaches Grade Level or higher on STAAR庐 in grades 3鈥8 or End of Course (EOC) exams receive accelerated instruction, as outlined in . House Bill (HB) 1416, 88(R), authorizes the 7m视频 (7m视频) to approve automated, computerized, or other augmented instructional products for use in providing accelerated instruction. When implemented with fidelity and in accordance with research-backed, 7m视频-approved requirements, approved products may be used by school systems to waive the statutory 4-to-1 student-to-tutor ratio.
Background
The HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List (RWL) approves supplemental instructional products that may be used to waive the 4-to-1 student-to-tutor ratio for eligible students as determined by HB 1416. While school systems may use a variety of instructional tools to support accelerated instruction, only products included on the RWL are eligible for the ratio waiver.
HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List Overview:
- Products were evaluated based on evidence of efficacy, rigor of supporting research, opportunities for student independence, alignment with accelerated instruction requirements, and alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
- School systems are responsible for selecting, contracting, and funding any product they choose to implement.
- 7m视频 did not conduct a suitability review of products on the HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List. Vendors are required to meet SBOE suitability requirements to remain eligible.
School systems are responsible for ensuring that all instructional materials meet local suitability standards and applicable state requirements, including:- Compliance with (a)(1)(B), where "in the provision of instructional materials, protects students from obscene or harmful content as necessary for compliance with:
- (i) the Children's Internet Protection Act (Pub. L. No. 106-554);
- (ii) Section ;
- (iii) Section , Penal Code; and
- (iv) any other law or regulation that protects students from obscene or harmful content.鈥
- Compliance with (a)(1)(B), where "in the provision of instructional materials, protects students from obscene or harmful content as necessary for compliance with:
- All products approved for inclusion on the HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List must also be reviewed and approved through the State Board of Education鈥檚 (SBOE) (IMRA) process when the applicable subject area or course is called for review. Supplemental math instructional materials were approved through IMRA in November 2025. Supplemental reading language arts (RLA) instructional materials are scheduled for review in summer 2026. IMRA funding for supplemental math materials will be available to school districts beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
- Additional information about the HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List and review process is available on the HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List webpage.
The review process for the HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List was conducted in winter 2025 and included a third-party evaluation of the rigor of research studies submitted by supplemental online curriculum vendors. Based on the results of that evaluation, no new products were approved for inclusion on the 2026-27 HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List.
2026-27 Ratio Waiver List
The HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List for the 2026-27 school year:
| Subject | Product Name (Publisher) | Approved Grades for HB 1416 |
|---|---|---|
| Math | IXL Math (IXL Learning) | 4-11 |
| Math | ST Math (MIND Education) | 4-5 grades 6-8 removed to match w/IMRA approval |
| Math | Zearn Math (Zearn) | 4-5 |
| RLA | Amira Learning Distributed by Amira or HMH (Amira Learning, Inc.) | 4-6 |
| RLA | HMH Read 180 Flex (HMH) | 6-11 grades 4-5 removed to match w/IMRA approval |
| RLA | IXL Language Arts (IXL Learning) | 4-11 |
Additional Notes on the HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List
- IMRA Alignment:
- Math products that were not submitted for review as part of the IMRA Cycle 2025 were removed from the RWL. School systems seeking to use a product on the RWL to waive accelerated instruction ratio requirements must select a product included on the 2026-27 list.
- Reading products that were not submitted for review as part of the IMRA Cycle 2026 were removed from the RWL. School systems seeking to use a product on the RWL to waive accelerated instruction ratio requirements must select a product included on the 2026-27 list.
- Minimum Usage Requirements: To qualify for use of a product on the RWL without applying the statutory 4-to-1 student-to-tutor ratio, applicable students must meet the minimum usage requirements established for the approved product. If a school system does not meet these minimum usage requirements, the school system must revert to the 4-to-1 student-to-tutor ratio for supplemental instruction in accordance with 19 TAC 搂104.1001.
- A Note on Educator Impact: Teachers are the most important in-school factor impacting student outcomes (Hattie, Visible Learning for Teachers: Maximizing Impact on Learning, 2011). The tools approved on this list, when implemented effectively with quality educator training and sufficient time in a master schedule, can reduce educator workload while addressing individual learning gaps in full group or high-impact tutoring settings. However, these tools are not a substitute for excellent teaching.
Additional Reminder on HB 1416 Requirements
- PEIMS Requirements: School systems must report accelerated instruction as part of the PEIMS summer submission. Beginning with the 2025-26 submission, a new data element will indicate whether a student used an RWL product for more than 50% of the required supplemental instructional hours. Please see Section G: PEIMS Summer Submission in the HB 1416 FAQ for additional information.
- TIA-designated Teachers: School systems may satisfy the requirements of HB 1416 by placing eligible students with TIA-designated teachers in the applicable subject area. School systems should consider providing both supplemental instruction and TIA-teacher placement for an additional impact on student outcomes. Please see the Accelerated Instruction webpage for more information.
Support Resources
The following supports are available for LEA personnel supporting HB 1416 implementation:
- Webinar: 2026-27 HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List and Accelerated Instruction Updates: Wednesday, April 22, 10 a.m. CST - Overview of approved RWL products and accelerated instruction updates, including new PEIMS data element. Interested attendees may for the webinar.
- Direct Support: School system personnel may reach out to with questions.
- Additional Information and Resources: School systems can access additional information and resources on the HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List webpage.