Library Material Challenge
In accordance with Board Policy, a parent, district employee, or person residing in a school district may submit a written challenge to any library material in a school’s library catalog. To submit a written challenge, an eligible individual must complete and submit the Library Materials Challenge Form. Titles may be challenged if an individual believes the title does not meet the standards set forth in Board Policy EFB. The steps to request a reconsideration are included within this policy.
Plano ISD is legally required to protect the First Amendment rights of its students. In accordance with established Supreme Court decisions, a District cannot remove a library book without first reviewing the work. The District’s policy is designed to ensure that an appropriate review is conducted prior to any title being removed so that the District satisfies the requirements of the First Amendment. However, the policy is also designed to ensure that educationally unsuitable materials, such as pervasively vulgar materials, are removed upon completion of review. See the legal framework in Board Policy EFB for more information.
If a district employee, a parent/guardian of a district student, or a Plano ISD resident wishes to challenge. Please complete the form and submit by emailing to the Director of Library Services at lms@pisd.edu.
Formal Reconsideration
An individual may file a request for a formal reconsideration of any title that has not been previously reviewed. When the request is submitted, the School Library Advisory Council (SLAC) will evaluate the title based on district policy and library selection criteria. SLAC members will review the challenge and, within a reasonable timeframe, will meet to determine whether the materials align and decide if it will remain available in the library.