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Hillsborough board debates library-materials policy, questions immunity clause for librarians
Summary
At its Jan. 29 meeting the Hillsborough Township Board of Education held an extended debate over policy 25-35 (library materials), focusing on a state-authorized immunity clause for library staff; members split over whether the language is too broad or necessary to protect professionals from meritless lawsuits.
The Hillsborough Township Board of Education spent much of its Jan. 29 meeting discussing policy 25-35, a second-reading policy implementing state library-materials rules that include a provision granting immunity to school library staff acting in good faith.
Board members who objected to the immunity clause said the phrase "good faith" was vague and could shield material they believe is inappropriate for students. "The immunity, as you mentioned, the word rubber stamp is a rubber stamp, and that's what makes it uncomfortable," one board member said, arguing the guarantee risks preventing meaningful oversight.
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