[CASL-L] Book challenge policies

[Teri Padua]

Go New Jersey!!  I'd love to know if you find something equivalent for
Connecticut.

Teri

On Wed, May 3, 2023 at 3:58 PM Elaine Shapiro <elaine.shapiro7 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Dear colleagues,
> We LMSs in East Windsor are recommending changes to our BOE collection and
> challenged book policies, and have a couple questions.
> 1.  What is your district's time line for gathering copies of a book being
> challenged, and having a reconsideration committee read the book?  We
> suggested 4 weeks, because we felt it would take time to gather copies from
> other libraries, particularly if the book is in high demand. But we wonder
> if 6 weeks is better.
> 2.  In this document, posted by Martha Hickson,
> https://drive.google.com/file/d/12KL1PsNJmAStpq7FuM2LpdE-eUS6SNBg/view?pli=1
> there is a wonderful list of NJ state instructional regulations, that book
> challengers need to explain why the questioned book does not meet.
> I'd like to find such a list for CT.  Has anyone done this?
> Thank you for your thoughts,
> Elaine Shapiro, East Windsor Public Schools
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Teri Padua, MLS, M.Ed.
Media Director
Northwestern Regional High School
Northwestern Regional Middle School
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT  06098
860-379-8525 x2601
tpadua at nwr7.org
Northwestern Teachers Association President
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