Rockwood School District Policy Changes to Public Comment Procedures
Summary of the June 2023 revisions to Rockwood School District public participation procedures and community response at the Board of Education meeting.
Implementation of Missouri Senate Bill 775: Variations Across Districts
Overview of how Missouri Senate Bill 775 has been implemented across districts, including observed differences in Rockwood School District library reviews.
National Education Association “Freedom to Read” Campaign and Featured Titles
NEA campaign materials highlighting specific titles prompted questions about age-appropriate literature. Excerpts from books featured in the graphic are provided for review.
Library Exposed Documents 100 Titles in Rockwood School District Libraries
Library Exposed has documented 100 titles available in Rockwood School District libraries. This milestone reflects ongoing efforts to provide families with direct access to information about school library materials.
Missouri Librarian Groups and ACLU Challenge SB 775 in Court
Missouri librarian groups and the ACLU filed suit challenging SB 775, arguing the statute is overly broad and creates uncertainty for school library officials statewide.
Rockwood School District Removes 22 Books Following SB 775 Implementation
Following the enactment of Missouri Senate Bill 775, Rockwood School District removed 22 library books after reviewing collections for compliance with state law.
Missouri Senate Bill 775 Takes Effect: Restrictions on Explicit Visual Material in Schools
Missouri Senate Bill 775 created a new criminal offense restricting explicit visual material in K–12 schools. Here’s what the law defines and how it applies.
Missouri Attorney General Files Sunshine Law Lawsuit Against Rockwood School District
Missouri’s Attorney General filed a Sunshine Law lawsuit against Rockwood School District alleging improper handling of a public records request.
Rockwood School District Faces Parent Backlash After Posting FBI Tip Line
After Rockwood referenced an FBI tip line following a DOJ memo, some parents voiced concern amid ongoing disputes over library content.