A proposal by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick aims to penalize schools for certain library content.
The plan involves lowering performance ratings for schools found to be in violation of a law related to book titles. Further information on this proposal is available from the source. Lt.
Gov. Patrick has expressed strong intentions regarding book content in schools, indicating a focus on enforcement of the existing law.
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