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BY CHLOE YOUNG
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The backstory
Book challenge process
Community members can informally challenge a book, which may be resolved by a principal or district staff. If the complainant makes a formal challenge, the book will be reviewed by a reconsideration committee. The complainant may appeal the decision and an administrator will review the book. If appealed again, another administrator will review the book. Upon the complainant’s third appeal, the challenged book will go to the board of trustees for a vote.
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LTISD is one of many districts across the state that is grappling with how to enforce House Bill 900, a new state law banning public schools from having sexually explicit books. The district launched an online form last spring allowing community members to challenge books and see books under review. Officials have also discussed increasing parental involvement in what students are reading through a new library policy and updating library websites.
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SOURCE: LAKE TRAVIS ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Book reviews Since January 2023:
Board President John Aoueille and board member Keely Cano voted to remove both books, but board members Phillip Davis and Lauren White voted to keep both books. Board members Erin Archer and Kim Flasch voted to only remove “The Haters.”
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books have been challenged books have been removed
SOURCE: LAKE TRAVIS ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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