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Board review of draft library‑materials policy exposes split over 'age‑appropriate' and explicit content
Summary
Harford County Public Schools presented a revised policy on selection and reconsideration of school library materials on March 10; board members pressed staff to add clearer language defining “age‑appropriate” and to state whether explicitly sexual material is prohibited in school libraries.
Harford County Public Schools staff presented a revised draft policy on the evaluation and selection of school library materials during the March 10 Board of Education meeting. The policy responds to a state requirement (the Freedom to Read Act was cited by speakers) to have a formal policy and to align local procedures with state law.
The draft adds a purpose statement that emphasizes professionally reviewed resources, age appropriateness, and support for curricular and student interest materials. It also clarifies that school library media specialists are responsible for collection development and describes a formalized reconsideration procedure and…
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