Various local and state policies exist that govern various aspects of school libraries, from staffing to materials selection to reconsideration policies. The most recent FCPS Policy/Procedure Manual outlines what these are. Pertinent sections include:
POLICIES
08.233 - Library Media Centers
08.234 - Previewing Materials
08.2321 - Copyrighted Materials
08.2322 - Review of Instructional Materials
08.23 - “Harmful to Minors” Complaint Resolution Process
PROCEDURES
08.23 AP.21 - "Harmful to Minors" Compliant Resolution Process
08.2321 AP.1 - Procedures for Copyrighted Materials
08.2322 AP.1 - Review of Challenged Instructional Materials
08.2322 AP.21 - Request for Reconsideration of Instructional/Library Materials
08.2322 AP.23 - Reconsideration Decision
08.233 AP.1 - Educational Media and Materials
08.234 AP.1 - Procedures for Previewing Materials