Parents in Allen ISD can take several direct, time-sensitive actions during the current public review period (April 2 through May 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.) and leading up to the board vote to provide input on proposed library additions and potentially influence whether specific titles are approved. [1][2]

This process is required by Texas Senate Bill 13 (89th Legislature, effective September 1, 2025), which mandates that school districts make proposed library materials (purchases or donations) available for public review for at least 30 calendar days before the board of trustees votes on approval in an open meeting. Allen ISD’s process aligns with Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) guidelines and district board policy. [3][4]

The Local School Library Advisory Council (LSLAC) and its role: Under Senate Bill 13, districts may establish (and must if petitioned by the lesser of 50 parents or 10% of district parents) a Local School Library Advisory Council. It is an advisory body composed of at least five members appointed by the board, with a majority being parents of currently enrolled students, plus educators and community members. The LSLAC reviews proposed new library materials for suitability, grade-level appropriateness, and alignment with community values and district standards; it makes formal recommendations to the Allen ISD Board of Trustees on whether to approve additions (as well as on challenges or related policies). The board must consider the LSLAC’s recommendations, along with public feedback, before voting. Allen ISD has an active LSLAC that is advising on the current proposed lists. [3][5]

1. Review the Proposed Lists Immediately

Proposed titles are posted publicly for four campus collections:

• Elementary campuses
• Middle schools
• Lowery Freshman Center
• Allen High School

View them here: https://sites.google.com/allenisd.org/aisdproposedlibrarymaterials/home. [1]

2. Submit Detailed Feedback via the Official Public Input Form (Deadline: May 3, 2026)

Use Allen ISD’s designated Public Input Form: https://forms.gle/rZQmwmTJsuKJQt7q6. Comments received during the review window will be reviewed and considered by the LSLAC and board prior to the decision. Be specific and factual: reference exact titles, authors, and (where possible) page numbers or content examples, explaining how the material may not align with board policy, TSLAC standards, age/grade appropriateness, or community values. Anyone in the community may submit; multiple submissions on the same title help strengthen the record. [1]

3. Contact Allen ISD Officials and the School Board

Send written comments (letters or emails) to the Allen ISD Board of Trustees, P.O. Box 13, Allen, TX 75013, or use contact details listed on the district’s Board of Trustees page. You may also contact campus librarians or Library Media Services. All documented input contributes to the LSLAC and board review. [6]

4. Prepare to Speak at the Board Meeting (May 26, 2026)

The board is scheduled to review and vote on the proposed lists in an open meeting on May 26, 2026. Check the district website for the agenda (posted in advance), attend in person, and sign up for public comment. Follow board rules (typically time limits) and focus on specific titles and policy alignment. [1]

Additional Options

• For your own child: Use the district’s parental opt-out/opt-in process (via the parent portal or forms) to restrict your child’s access to any materials. SB 13 also ensures parents have access to the library catalog and their child’s checkout records.
• Future challenges (if needed): If a title is approved, any parent, employee, or district resident may file a formal challenge using the required form (available on the district website). The LSLAC receives a copy and must make a recommendation within a set timeline. [4]

Act quickly—the feedback window closes May 3, 2026. Submitting evidence-based comments through the official form and participating in the May 26 board meeting are the most direct ways to have concerns formally considered before approval. For the latest details, check the district’s Library Media Services page or the proposed materials site directly.

Works Cited

1. Allen ISD. “Library Materials Proposed for Purchase.” April 2, 2026. https://sites.google.com/allenisd.org/aisdproposedlibrarymaterials/home (and related campus pages). Accessed April 20, 2026.
2. Allen ISD. “Library Materials Proposed for Purchase.” https://www.allenisd.org/article/2798747. April 2, 2026.
3. Texas Education Agency. “Senate Bill 13 Requirements Related to School Library Materials.” August 28, 2025. https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/senate-bill-13-requirements-related-to-school-library-materials.
4. Texas Library Association. “SB 13 Implementation.” July 15, 2025. https://txla.org/advocacy/sb-13-school-library-acquisition-reconsideration-collection-development/sb-13-implementation/.
5. Texas Association of School Boards. “3 Things To Know About SB 13 and New Library Book Approval Requirements.” August 8, 2025. https://www.tasb.org/news-insights/3-things-to-know-about-sb-13.
6. Allen ISD. “Library and Media Services.” https://www.allenisd.org/page/library-and-media-services. Accessed April 20, 2026.