The board said they felt their original policy was overreaching. Despite the change, parents, teachers and libraries are speaking out against the remaining policy.
Katy ISD is changing its policy over which books are allowed in school libraries, but some people are still speaking out against the policy in place.Implied nudity: those are the two words Katy ISD has removed from the policy that decides which books are allowed in school libraries.
The board said "implied nudity" was easy to misinterpret and led to librarians removing children's books like "No David" and "Wacky Wednesday" by Dr. Seuss that show cartoon depictions of back sides. Despite the change, parents, teachers, and libraries stepped up to speak out against the remaining policy.
"Banning books implies some experiences are valued and worthy, and others are not. Banning books restricts information and undermines a primary function of public education, teaching students how to think for themselves," Katy ISD parent Sam Rich said.
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