Library Materials Acquisition Process (Senate Bill 13)

Splendora ISD values strong partnerships with parents and recognizes their important role in their children's education. In accordance with Texas House Bill 900 (HB 900) and Senate Bill 13 (SB 13), the district follows state requirements for selecting, reviewing, and managing school library materials.

These requirements promote transparency, parental involvement, and access to information about the materials available in school libraries.

What Families Need to Know

• Parental Access: Parents may review school library catalogs and identify specific materials their child may not check out or access outside the school library.
• Public Review: Proposed library materials, including donated materials, are made available for public review for at least 30 days before board consideration, except for materials exempt under state law.
• Board Approval: The Splendora ISD Board of Trustees reviews and approves or rejects proposed library materials during an open board meeting following the public review period.
• Community Feedback: Parents, staff, and community members may review proposed library materials and provide feedback during the public review period.
• Material Reconsideration: Parents, district employees, and district residents may submit a formal request to reconsider materials currently available in school libraries.

Splendora ISD is committed to maintaining school library collections that support student learning, encourage reading, and provide age-appropriate resources while respecting parental rights and community input.

Library Materials Acquisition Process (Senate Bill 13)

Under Senate Bill 13 (SB 13), Splendora ISD will post proposed library materials for 30 days for public review before purchasing them. During this time, staff, students, parents, and community members may review the proposed materials and submit comments for consideration.

To provide feedback, complete the Library Materials Public Comment Form.

All comments submitted during the 30-day review period will be reviewed and considered before purchases are finalized.

Grade-Level Availability

• Materials listed for elementary schools may also be available at intermediate campuses.
• Materials listed for elementary and intermediate schools may also be available at high school campuses.
• Each proposed title may be purchased in any available format associated with its International Standard Book Number (ISBN), including hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audiobook.

Review the Elementary Book Orders

Review the Middle Grade Book Orders

Review the Secondary Book Orders

• Lists posted by November 9, 2026 will be submitted for approval at the December 14, 2026 board meeting.
• Lists posted by January 11, 2027 will be submitted for approval at the February 15, 2027 board meeting.
• Lists posted by May 24, 2027 will be submitted for approval at the July 2027 board meeting.

Guidelines for the Reconsideration of Library Books

• Start with the Librarian: Share your concern. The librarian will listen, document, and try to resolve it. You may also place restrictions on your own child’s checkouts.
• Formal Request: If still concerned, complete a Reconsideration Form. The book will be temporarily removed while the committee reviews it.
• Committee Review: A group of staff, parents, and sometimes students reads the book, discusses concerns, and votes on whether to keep it or remove it.
• Appeal: If you disagree with the committee’s decision, you may appeal to the Board of Trustees, who will make the final decision.