Reconsideration of Instructional & Library Materials
Williamson County School Board policy 4.401 provides a process by which a current WCS parent, student, or teacher can challenge the use of instructional materials for the purpose of classroom instruction. The reconsideration committee’s decision is final and enforceable but may be appealed to the school board by the person or group asking for reconsideration of the instructional materials.
Library materials may also be challenged by a current WCS parent, student, or teacher following the procedures in Williamson County Board policy 4.403. The school board is the final decision maker on the reconsideration of library materials.
The instructional and library materials listed below have been challenged for reconsideration for instructional and/or library use. The final decision regarding the use of the library materials is listed next to each title. Reconsidered instructional materials have recommendations that may include restrictions specific to grade levels or ages. The reports linked to the titles detail the reconsideration committee’s decision on the appropriate instructional use of the text.
Instructional Materials
Library and/or Instructional Materials
| Material | Decision | Date | Decision | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speak | Restricted access to high school students only | 12/9/24 | Remain in library without restrictions | 6/20/23 |
| Where the Crawdads Sing | No student access in WCS schools | 12/9/24 | Remain in library without restrictions | 6/20/23 |
| The Perks of Being a Wallflower | No student access in WCS schools | 12/9/24 | Remain in library without restrictions | 6/20/23 |
| The Field Guide to The North American Teenager | Restricted access to grades 11 and 12 only | 12/9/24 | Remain in library without restrictions | 6/20/23 |
| Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close | No student access in WCS schools | 12/9/24 | Remain in library without restrictions | 6/20/23 |