LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Lubbock ISD is revising the review process for its School Library Advisory Council as Texas lawmakers reshape what books can be placed on public school library shelves.
Texas Senate Bill 13, which took effect this academic school year, establishes content guidelines for school libraries and allows parents, community members, and employees to challenge any book in a school library.
SB 13 provides any community member, employee, or parent the chance to submit a challenge form to have a book removed from library shelves. Once a challenge form is submitted, the book is immediately pulled from circulation. The School Library Advisory Council then has 90 days to review the book and submit a recommendation to the school board…