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Parent asks Wake County board to publicly defend district book-review process amid HB 636 debate
Summary
A parent and PTSA member asked the Wake County Board of Education to publicize and defend the district’s book-review procedures in response to state legislation (HB 636) she said would introduce censorship and unnecessary burdens for library staff.
Jana Dux, a parent and PTSA member, urged the Wake County Board of Education on April 22 to publicly defend the district’s school-library review process and its librarians, saying recent state legislation would create unnecessary censorship and complexity in Wake schools.
Dux described Wake’s internal review procedures as “one of the most vetted book reviewing processes in the state,” and she asked board members to consider issuing a statement that highlights the district’s existing approach. She referenced House Bill 636 (HB 636), saying the measure passed the North Carolina House and would “bring absolute nonsense and chaos” to school libraries and media specialists if implemented as described by supporters.
Why it matters: Dux framed the request as support for professional library staff and due process for reviewing materials. She said Wake’s review practice already involves legal review when necessary, and asked board members to amplify that work publicly.
What the board said: Board members acknowledged Dux’s remarks and thanked librarians and media specialists; no formal board action was taken during the meeting on the request.
Dux’s proposal: She suggested the board publicly outline Wake’s existing book-review process, describe how parent concerns are handled and demonstrate that the district’s procedures are administered by trained professionals.
The district did not announce a board statement during the meeting.
