Bill > SB1098

This bill addresses school library material management by requiring school district boards to establish policies for selecting and removing library materials. The bill defines a "school library" as any collection of educational or literary materials (fiction or nonfiction, in print or electronic format) available to students at a public school in a central or common area. Under the proposed policy, school districts would have sole responsibility for acquiring and removing library materials, though individuals can recommend additions or removals. Specifically, the policy must clarify that while people can suggest changes to library collections, the final decisions rest exclusively with the school district. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage, with the stated purpose of preserving public peace, health, and safety. The proposed legislation aims to create a structured, district-controlled approach to managing school library materials, potentially addressing concerns about book selection and removal processes in educational settings.

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