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Oregon Library Community,</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">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. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">SB
1098 made it to the Senate Floor, was approved, and is now working
its way through the House Committee on Education.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Your
voice continues to make a difference, and we need your support
again.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">A
<b>public hearing in the House Education Committee is scheduled
for Wednesday, April 30, at 3:00 PM</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Here’s
how you can help: </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>-Read
and share</b> the
attached Freedom to Read One-Page summary document. <b> </b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>-Write
a letter for the record.</b>
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 <a moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><u>Communication &
Testimony Toolkit</u></span></span></a>, which you can use
to create a letter to <a href="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=" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">submit to the
State Legislature here</a>. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Thank
you for taking the time to
read, act, and stand up for the freedom to read.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Jeremy
Skinner<br>
Co-Chair, OLA Legislative Committee</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Kate
Lasky</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Co-Chair,
OLA Legislative
Committee</p>
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