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  • Sheridan County school board approves first reading of policy to retain opt-out option solution for books

    Jordan Carlson, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange|Apr 13, 2023

    SHERIDAN – SCSD2 discussed two versions of a policy to determine if the school board should ban explicit books from school libraries in the district. The board passed ILJ Version 1 on first reading Monday. Several of the trustees said they believe the opt-out solution currently in place is better than banning books in the district and to protect the parents’ and students’ right to choose. Trustee opinions varied. “If we do not make our policy clear, I believe it will get more graphic. Look at California and Colorado, we will see books that hi... Full story