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Katy ISD outlines new library‑materials review process under recent state law

Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees · January 12, 2026
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Summary

Library services staff told trustees that new library‑materials approvals now follow a multi‑step vetting and a 30‑day public posting as required under Senate Bill 13 and updated EFB local policy; January titles are now on the district dashboard and will be routed for board action during the regular meeting cycle.

Katy ISD library staff explained Monday how the district will comply with recent state law changes requiring public posting and board approval of new library materials.

Leslie Hackett, who oversees district library services, described a multi‑layer review: campus librarians perform an initial internal read and complete a review tile that walks titles through…

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