Texas HB5485 amends library collection development policies for school districts.

Texas HB5485 amends the Education Code to establish standards for school district library collection development policies. The bill requires these policies to prohibit harmful, sexually explicit, and profane materials. It mandates transparency in library catalogs and effective communication with parents about collection development. The bill prohibits removal of materials based solely on ideas or personal backgrounds. It also allows residents to challenge inclusion of materials they find inappropriate.

Texas HB5485 amends library collection development policies for school districts.

Texas HB5485 amends the Education Code to establish standards for school district library collection development policies. The bill requires these policies to prohibit harmful, sexually explicit, and profane materials. It mandates transparency in library catalogs and effective communication with parents about collection development. The bill prohibits removal of materials based solely on ideas or personal backgrounds. It also allows residents to challenge inclusion of materials they find inappropriate.