Sugar Land, Texas — The Fort Bend ISD board is expected to vote Monday on a policy change that could allow the superintendent to remove certain books from school libraries. The superintendent could also appoint someone to fill that role.

The district’s current policy requires community members who have a concern to file a formal objection to the re-evaluation of instructional materials, including books in libraries. The book would then be read and reviewed by a committee before a decision is made.

The district’s website describes the current complaint process:

• Schedule an informal meeting with school staff to discuss your concerns.

• If necessary, a campus or district review committee will review the materials.

• If the complainant is not satisfied with the decision of the Committee, he or she may appeal to the Board.

The proposed changes to this policy would give the superintendent more authority over the materials in the libraries. If the changes are approved, the superintendent or someone he designates would be able to determine whether a book in the library violates the policy and remove it without the need for a formal notice of objection.

Click here to read the revised policy in the Fort Bend ISD meeting agenda.

The district is expected to vote on the changes on Monday evening.