Public school libraries; collection development and acquisition policies provided for, local school advisory councils created, mechanism for written challenge of library materials provided, rights of parents provided for, State Board of Education authorized to adopt rules

HB 560 requires Alabama public school districts to adopt policies banning library materials deemed harmful to minors and mandates local school boards to approve all library materials before they appear in school catalogs. It creates parent-majority advisory councils to review materials for age-appropriateness and community values, and establishes a formal process for parents or residents to challenge materials, which must be removed if approved by the board. The bill also allows parents to restrict their child's access to specific library materials and requires school boards to publish catalog lists for public review 30 days before final approval. These changes directly affect school districts, library staff, parents, and students in Alabama's public K-12 schools.