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How to fight Texas’ ‘trash’ school library censorship policies

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Senate Bill 13, which literacy advocates say will destroy public school libraries and make book banning easier in Texas, takes power away from public school librarians and gives it to school boards and parents instead. But local advocates like Laney Hawes, co-director of the Texas Freedom to Read Project, are fighting back. SB 13 creates an advisory committee made up of parents that school boards can delegate decision making to, but there’s an option in the new law that allows districts to not adopt the council. “ Our recommendation is, to districts, do not approve the library council in your school districts because it doesn't work,” Hawes told COURIER Texas. “It wasn't written to work. Don't do it. It's too many steps, and it’s going to destroy your school library.”
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Book Banning in Texas Public Schools Just Got Easier

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From taking power away from school librarians to requiring age verification in public libraries, book banning was top-of-mind for Republican lawmakers in Texas this legislative session. To see which bills passed, check the link in bio.
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At UT, a Day of Drag and Defiance

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Students gathered for a joyful protest of the university system’s drag show ban.
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She’s not faking it: How this Texas bill would excuse period pain absences in school

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A Texas bill would excuse school absences for menstrual disorders—advocates say it’s a crucial step toward reproductive health and dignity in schools.
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Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it.

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Underprepared teachers have been tied to student learning losses. But amid a teacher shortage crisis, school leaders fear the restrictions will lead to fewer instructors in their classrooms.
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