Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News Director. Published October 16, 2023 10:34 A.M.

(Chippewa Township, Pa) A new policy on what books are allowed in the Blackhawk School District has been posted to the District website. The Policy draft states that “resource materials available in the District’s library media centers should implement, enrich, and support the educational programs of the district, with age-appropriate content that reflects the District’s educational philosophy and aligns with Board policies.”.
As part of the policy, students and parents with concerns with material found in the district should first submit a written request of reconsideration to the principal of the building. Within 10 days, the principal shall meet with the Reconsideration of Resource Material Review Committee. If the issue remains unresolved, Board will determine a final resolution. According to the policy, access to the challenged material will be restricted during the reconsideration process.
The policy states that books in the district libraries should be free from information and images that are obscene, harmful to minors, and/or constitute child pornography.