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SB 313

Local Education Agencies - As introduced, excludes materials obtained by an individual teacher that are made available in the teacher's classroom to students assigned to the teacher's class from having to be identified in a list of library collection materials posted on the school's website; requires each local board of education and public charter school governing body to adopt a policy for developing and reviewing classroom libraries. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jeff Yarbro

Bill exempts classroom libraries from public website listing requirements while mandating local districts create policies governing their development and review.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 313

Legislative bill overview

SB 313 exempts individual teacher classroom libraries from having to be listed on school district websites as part of official library collection materials. The bill requires local boards of education and charter schools to adopt policies for developing and reviewing these classroom libraries.

Why is this important

Classroom libraries—collections teachers curate for their own students—have become a flashpoint in ongoing debates over school material transparency and parental oversight. This bill creates a distinction between centralized school libraries (subject to public listing requirements) and individual teacher collections, potentially affecting parents' ability to know what reading materials their children have access to in class.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency vs. classroom autonomy: Supporters argue teachers need discretion in classroom materials; opponents contend parents deserve visibility into all materials their children access
  • Implementation ambiguity: The bill requires adoption of "policies for developing and reviewing" classroom libraries, but doesn't specify what those policies must include or enforce
  • Definition scope: "Materials obtained by an individual teacher" is undefined—it's unclear whether this covers all teacher-selected materials or only certain types, potentially creating inconsistent application across districts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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