In accordance with local district policy and Texas Education Code, §33.023 and §33.024, school libraries are viewed as places for voluntary inquiry, and library materials must be treated differently from instructional materials used in classroom instruction. Local policy and Texas Education Code focuses on transparency with parents while meeting student needs to provide supplemental enrichment in their learning with appropriate materials. While teachers and librarians are trained in selecting materials in accordance with board policy and may provide guidance to students in selecting texts, the ultimate determination of appropriateness lies with the student and the parent. The district recognizes that parents are the primary decision-makers regarding their student's access to library materials, and the need to keep parents informed as to the materials that are available for their students. With that in mind, please note the following:

• School library catalogs are searchable and available to the public on the campus library media center web pages.
• Parents are entitled to provide a list of library materials they do not wish their child to access. This list can be provided to the child's homeroom teacher or campus principal.
• All purchases and donations of library materials added to the collection must be approved by the Lorena ISD Board of Trustees. Prior to voting for approval, all pending purchases will be posted for a minimum of 30 days on the Library Material Reviews and Purchases page, and parents and community members will have an avenue to provide comments and feedback about planned purchases.
• Parents and stakeholders wishing to challenge current library materials may submit a request for reconsideration of that material. Reconsideration forms are available on the Library Material Review and Purchases page.