SB 13 is effective September 1, and school districts are expected to have an acquisition policy in place by the time the school year begins. Districts are required to post the list of library materials to be purchased for a 30-day public comment period, and school boards must approve the list before purchases are made. If districts have a Local School Library Advisory Council, the council must also review the purchase list and make recommendations to the board.
How will local district policies need to change? What procedures are school librarians developing to facilitate these new requirements while still ensuring that purchases can be made in a timely manner? Joy Baskin, AED and Education Counsel, Texas Association of School Boards (TASB); Emma McDonald, Library Media Services Director, Mesquite ISD; and Amanda Trowbridge, Facilitator of Library Services, Keller ISD will share insights into policy updates, purchasing procedures, and collection development.
NOTE: This webinar will not be recorded.
The live webinar will be broadcast via Zoom. Access information will be sent to the email address used during registration on the afternoon before the webinar and again on the day of the event.