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SAISD to present new library‑materials policy after Senate Bill 13; board must approve purchases 30 days earlier
Summary
Administrators briefed trustees on a required policy change under Senate Bill 13 that will require the board to approve every library purchase, including donated materials, and expands parental access to students' library records; district staff said existing practices are largely consistent but the process and timelines must change.
SAN ANGELO, Texas — San Angelo ISD administrators told trustees they will present a proposed local policy to implement Senate Bill 13 that requires boards to approve all library purchases and to expand parental access to students’ library records.
Why it matters: The new statutory requirements change district administrative processes and add a 30‑day posting window before the board may vote on library materials. The change affects how librarians and vendors submit orders and how parents may limit their children’s access to specific titles.
Dr. Gomez, a…
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