The Texas legislature has introduced significant new legislation regarding school libraries, particularly through Senate Bill 13. This bill empowers parents by requiring the establishment of advisory councils in school districts to classify books as 'harmful,' 'indecent,' or 'profane.' With a majority of council members being parents, the bill also grants parents the ability to challenge book availability for students. Additionally, it mandates transparency in school library catalogs, allowing parents to know what their children are reading. This initiative is part of a broader national trend reflecting contrasting views on educational content.
"Parents across Texas are rightfully concerned about some of the materials available to their children in school libraries," Paxton wrote on Facebook on February 12.
The bill seeks to establish advisory councils to decide what is considered 'harmful,' 'indecent,' or 'profane' for school libraries.
The majority of committee members must be parents, ensuring parental control over appropriate materials in schools.
Parents will have access to their child's reading history and can limit what materials their child can check out.
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