A School Library Advisory Council (SLAC) is a parent and community-led group that was established under Texas Senate Bill 13, that advises school boards on library materials, ensuring collections reflect community values, reviewing new acquisitions, and handling challenges, aiming to balance student access with local expectations to streamline library operations.
Key Function and Purpose
- Review & Recommend Materials
- The SLAC reviews lists of new books and resources proposed for purchase, providing recommendations to the school board for final approval.
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- The SLAC reviews challenges to existing library materials, ensuring fairness and adherence to policy before making recommendations to the board.
- Reflect Community Values
- A core duty of SLAC is to ensure library catalogs align with local community standards.
- Promote Literacy
- The SLAC helps connect library resources to student achievement and lifelong learning.
The SLAC operates under Board Policy EFB (Local)
View the Committee Meeting Recording
