State changes school library rules

With Senate Bill 13, the Texas Legislature will cause major changes to school libraries by furthering parental access to records and outlining appropriate material for students.

The bill, proposed by Sen. Angela Paxton, R-McKinney, and passed during the 89th Legislature, states school boards are required to adopt a policy before the first day of school on student access to library materials.

“The purpose of this bill, clear and simple, is to protect our children from sexually explicit material,” Paxton said.