District Policies
Your district should have these two policies in place:
Your district should have these two policies in place:
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A good policy will:
A good policy will:
Outline the steps for reconsidering a library book or curriculum materials
Outline the steps for reconsidering a library book or curriculum materials
Explain who makes the final decision, and how it's made
Explain who makes the final decision, and how it's made
Ask that everyone read the entire book, not just potentially objectionable portions out of context
Ask that everyone read the entire book, not just potentially objectionable portions out of context
Schools should always follow district procedures rather than simply removing books or materials. Your policies will give parents, administrators, teachers, librarians, and other stakeholders a voice in the decision.
Schools should always follow district procedures rather than simply removing books or materials. Your policies will give parents, administrators, teachers, librarians, and other stakeholders a voice in the decision.
If you aren't sure where to locate your policies and Materials Reconsideration Form, please contact your District Librarian or Curriculum Director.
If you aren't sure where to locate your policies and Materials Reconsideration Form, please contact your District Librarian or Curriculum Director.