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Following Library Controversy, St. Louis County Schools Moves to Adopt New Policy

Following reports the week of Oct. 5, the St. Louis County School Board approved the first reading of a new library materials policy after the Duluth News Tribune obtained supporting images and records.
State law requires public libraries and school districts to adopt policies covering selection, reconsideration and challenges, with the Minnesota School Boards Association publishing model guidance alongside the Minnesota Association of School Administrators.
Dozens of books purchased for the new school year and a Banned Book Week display were reportedly removed the week of Oct. 5, and Quinn Krebsbach, former North Woods School library assistant, was terminated that same week.
Policy language sets processes for selection and reconsideration of materials, as parents can request restrictions and Minitex advises school boards to adopt MSBA model policies for transparency.
A News Tribune review of 21 surrounding districts found only 13 districts had a library materials policy, and as of this year just over half of regional districts had adopted the required policy.

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Following library controversy, one Minnesota school district moves to adopt new policy

While the St. Louis County School Board reviewed a first reading of a library materials policy during its Jan. 13 meeting, multiple surrounding districts are also missing the policy, which is required by state statute.

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