[Libs-Or] Urgent - Help Support SB 1098

[Jeremy Skinner]

We have had some issues making the link to the toolkit work, so I am 
attaching a word doc version of the toolkit.
Thanks for your patience,
Jeremy Skinner

On 4/29/2025 9:49 AM, Jeremy Skinner via Libs-Or wrote:
>
> Dear Oregon Library Community,
>
> I am writing to update you on SB 1098, the School Library bill that is 
> now in the House Education Committee. This is critically important 
> piece of legislation that the Oregon Library Association (OLA) has 
> been working hard to get passed during this session. SB 1098 protects 
> students’ right to read, learn, and share ideas free from 
> discriminatory censorship by prohibiting discriminatory book bans in 
> Oregon’s public schools.
>
>
> SB 1098 made it to the Senate Floor, was approved, and is now working 
> its way through the House Committee on Education.
>
>
> Your voice continues to make a difference, and we need your support again.
>
> A *public hearing in the House Education Committee is scheduled for 
> Wednesday, April 30, at 3:00 PM*
>
> Here’s how you can help:
>
> *-Read and share* the attached Freedom to Read One-Page summary 
> document. **
>
> *-Write a letter for the record.* Many of you already wrote letters 
> that are still attached to this bill. If you did this, there is no 
> reason to write another letter. If you didn't, feel free to check out 
> our _Communication & Testimony Toolkit_, which you can use to create a 
> letter to submit to the State Legislature here 
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__olis.oregonlegislature.gov_liz_2025R1_Measures_Testimony_SB1098&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=1fMWZ6QrGh_2XBkOc_-s5lfxPI0qBvd0jIfFzV_8Yh0&m=xPZYqaQKH_WMsAKniCailQNT8Q5tMWGEA_9IyQ01IM3Jhhq9VHO6_A-P1V49tbrp&s=HHwdU2JR5SD9xCDeKCF1BRHgf_4vC_p5HXvOo40rxwo&e=>. 
>
>
> Thank you for taking the time to read, act, and stand up for the 
> freedom to read.
>
> Jeremy Skinner
> Co-Chair, OLA Legislative Committee
>
> Kate Lasky
>
> Co-Chair, OLA Legislative Committee
>
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