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Parents press Katy ISD to reject draft library policy; board hears first reading of policy changes

Board of Trustees of Katy Independent School District · November 17, 2025
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Summary

Multiple public commenters urged trustees to oppose draft EFB(local) changes they said would enable book removals and restrict access; administrators outlined the new 30‑day public review process and the board’s role in final decisions under the updated policy.

Several parents used Monday’s public comment period to press the board on library policy and recent book restrictions, while staff explained the new process trustees will vote on as part of Policy Update 126.

Anne Russi, a parent of two district students, told trustees she opposed the administration’s draft of EFB(local) and urged the board to restore earlier procedures that rely on formal reconsideration by a committee rather than informal internal reviews. "Tonight, you can steer the…

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