HB 2439 Summary

• School districts must develop procedures by January 1, 2023 allowing parents to access their children's school library collections and receive lists of books borrowed by their children.

• School districts and charter schools must post lists of all books and materials purchased after January 1, 2023 for school libraries on their websites for at least 60 days after purchase, with exemptions for replacement materials and schools without full-time library media specialists.

• School districts and charter schools must notify parents of opening and closing dates for public review of new library purchases within seven school days before the review period begins.

• Schools must provide procedures for parents to review learning materials and withdraw children from activities or classes with materials they find objectionable based on content related to sex, morality, or religion.

• The bill updates statutes governing parental involvement policies, library book selection, and textbook approval in common schools, high schools, and charter schools.