Florida Book Challenges: Broward County Public Schools

Adam Steinbaugh filed this request with the Broward County Public Schools of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

It is a clone of this request.

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21/22-01077

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From: Adam Steinbaugh

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. A copy of any records generated pursuant to any policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials. This request is limited to records generated as a result of any complaint or challenge initiated on or after January 1, 2021.

2. A copy of any current policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Adam Steinbaugh

From: Broward County Public Schools

Good morning,

Thank you for contacting the Risk Management's Public Records Office. Pursuant to the Public Records Act of the Sunshine Law, it provides the right of access to inspect or copy existing records which includes, but not limited to, all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received pursuant to the law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by any agency." It does not mandate the agency to create new records in order to accommodate a request for information. If any exemptions should apply, you will be notified in writing of the citation that reflects your request.

We acknowledge that your request has been received and will be processed in the order received and as soon as possible. If any fees should apply, you will be notified immediately before proceeding with compliance of the request. Your patience is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns, contact me directly and refer to tracking number 21/22-01077.

To confirm, you are requesting the following:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. A copy of any records generated pursuant to any policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials. This request is limited to records generated as a result of any complaint or challenge initiated on or after January 1, 2021.

2. A copy of any current policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials.

From: Broward County Public Schools

Good morning,

The following was provided as responsive to your request. More detail information is located below.

1. A copy of any records generated pursuant to any policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials. This request is limited to records generated as a result of any complaint or challenge initiated on or after January 1, 2021.
A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss
It’s Perfectly Normal by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley
George by Alex Gino
It Feels Good to be Yourself by Theresa Thorn
Different Kinds of Fruit by Kyle Lukoff
The Bluest Eyes by Toni Morris
This Day in June by Gayle E. Pitman
Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Sold by Patricia McCormick
Lawn Boy: a Novel by Jonathan Evision
The Old Testament
The New Testament
The Book of Mormon
The Talmud and Torah

​​2. A copy of any current policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials.

See attached.​

BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Risk Management Department
Public Records Office
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315

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