Book Challenges 

The Formal Reconsideration Process and Procedures: Overview

Bryan ISD School Board policy (EF (LOCAL) INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES) has delegated the responsibility to select and evaluate library and educational resources to the central office instructional staff, school librarians, and campus instructional committees. The board has designated the Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, the Executive Director of Technology Services, the Assistant Director of Instructional Support, and the Library Program Coordinator to establish reconsideration guidelines and procedures to address concerns about those resources.

Board Policy

The school district's policy is to provide a wide range of media and print materials at all levels of difficulty, with a diversity of appeal and the presentation of different points of view. Despite the quality of the selection process, occasional objections to materials will be made.

The school board supports principles of intellectual freedom inherent in the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States.

District Policy EF (LOCAL) - INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES states "District professional staff shall endeavor to maintain a balanced collection representing various views when selecting instructional resources on controversial issues. Resources shall be chosen to clarify historical and contemporary forces by presenting and analyzing intergroup tension and conflict objectively, placing emphasis on recognizing and understanding social and economic problems."

BISD Selection Guidelines

All BISD library resources must also follow the BISD Selection Guidelines. Please visit the Bryan ISD Library Policies & Philosophy web page to learn about Bryan ISD's objectives and criteria to select and purchase school library books and media.

Additional Resources

Library Bill of Rights of the American Library Association, its interpretation for minors

Students’ Right to Read of the National Council of Teachers of English