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Madison policy committee flags limits on who may challenge library materials in proposed policy 6144
Summary
The Madison Board of Education policy committee reviewed a proposed library collection policy (6144) that would replace the district’s reconsideration rules. A board member objected that the policy’s definition of who may file challenges excludes taxpayers and board members; staff will check statutory language and revise the draft for February.
The Madison Board of Education policy committee on Dec. 25 reviewed a proposed new library collection policy, 6144, meant to repeal and replace the district’s existing re-evaluation policy for challenged instructional materials.
Board members and staff agreed the policy updates the district’s reconsideration process, but a board member raised a sustained objection to the policy’s definition of an “individual with a vested interest,” saying it limits who may file a challenge to staff, parents/guardians of currently enrolled students, and currently enrolled students and…
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