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Public commenter says district policy conflicts with state age-appropriate materials guidance

Clarksburg County and Scribe Board · March 25, 2026
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Summary

A public commenter told the board the district’s library policy aligns with the American Library Association rather than state guidance and read passages from books she said violate the state's age-appropriate materials standard; the board did not take action during the meeting.

Karen England, identified by the chair before her remarks, told the board she had provided a packet and argued the district’s policy on library materials does not align with the state’s age-appropriate materials requirements. England cited a Department of Education letter and said the district’s policy lacks age restrictions and…

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