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CFB ISD outlines SB13 library review process; 13 titles pulled for further consideration

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees · November 7, 2025
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The district described its collection development policy and a multi-step Senate Bill 13 compliance process for library materials. Several titles were "redlined" and removed from immediate approval pending a deeper review that includes consulting professional reviews and two certified readers. The district also noted a parent portal for viewing

Doctor Stout, presenting on library collection development, told trustees the district follows policy EFB (legal and local) and exercises discretion consistent with the First Amendment when selecting materials. She outlined the selection criteria used by certified librarians: at least two positive professional reviews, alignment with TEKS or instructional programs, age-appropriate…

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