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SAISD adopts library materials policy under Senate Bill 13, giving parents primary decision role

5775590 · August 26, 2025
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Summary

The board adopted EFB(Local), the district's policy to implement Senate Bill 13. The policy requires board approval of library materials, a 30-day public posting before placement, and allows parents to restrict their child's access through circulation records and formal challenges handled by a district committee.

The San Angelo Independent School District board unanimously adopted a local policy to implement Senate Bill 13 on library materials, formalizing procedures for purchases, donations, review and parental access.

Under the policy the board approved Tuesday, all library materials — including donated titles — must be posted publicly for at least 30 days before placement and trustees must ultimately approve materials. Parents are designated as “the primary decision makers” regarding their…

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