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Senate approves bill setting standards for school library resource policies after debate over local control

2360104 · February 19, 2025
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Summary

Senate Bill 63 passed 22-12 on Feb. 19 after floor debate about whether local school boards should set library policy; supporters said the bill sets statewide standards for library resource policies, opponents argued for local control.

The Colorado Senate on Feb. 19 approved Senate Bill 63, a measure that sets standards public schools must include in policies governing library resources. The bill passed on final reading by a vote of 22 ayes and 12 noes.

Senator Cutter, prime sponsor, moved the bill on final passage and told the Senate it…

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