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Senator Charles Perry nearly went nuclear over Lubbock ISD’s school library books—calling some “obscene” and threatening state action—but after a sit-down with district leaders, he’s now on board, saying everyone’s aligned on the law’s intent. The fallout began in June when parents raised alarms over graphic content, prompting the district to form a School Library Advisory Committee to comply with new Senate Bill 13, which gives parents more control. While early SLAC efforts stumbled, leaving questionable titles on shelves, the district says it followed legal guidance—and parents still have real power: they get alerts on every book checkout, can block authors, and can challenge titles for immediate removal until a final decision is made. Next SLAC meeting: August 10th. Perry’s now eyeing tech solutions like AI or rating systems to flag problematic books, though he admits those could run afoul of First Amendment rights.

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