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Pasadena ISD board adopts new library-materials policy under Senate Bill 13
Summary
The Pasadena ISD Board of Trustees approved a rewritten Instructional Resources/Library Materials policy (EFB Local) to implement changes from Senate Bill 13, including a new board role in pre-approval of purchases, a 30-day public posting requirement, and a formal challenge and appeals process.
The Pasadena Independent School District Board of Trustees on Aug. 26 approved a new Instructional Resources/Library Materials policy (EFB Local) to implement changes required by Senate Bill 13, including new steps for recommending, posting and appealing library materials. The board voted to adopt the policy after a presentation from district counsel and staff; the motion was made by Marshall Kendrick and seconded by Nelda Sullivan and carried unanimously. The policy, effective Sept. 1, 2025, requires that recommended library materials follow guidelines from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and…
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