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Pearland ISD board approves most library purchases, defers a small set for further review under new Senate Bill 13 rules
Summary
After debate about local oversight and the role of librarians, the Pearland ISD board approved the majority of proposed library materials posted under Senate Bill 13 rules, approved copies already in circulation for nine titles and deferred a set of challenged titles for additional information and review.
The Pearland Independent School District board voted Oct. 14 to approve the majority of library purchases posted under Senate Bill 13 procedures, but trustees deferred discussion on a remaining set of titles that several members had flagged.
Under Senate Bill 13, new library materials must be publicly posted for at least 30 days and require board approval before distribution. Superintendent Doctor Berger presented two lists: an earlier August “deferred” list and a September list posted for the required review period. Berger told the board he had asked trustees…
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