[lstac] DEI Language in SPR

[Standiford, Brenda]

I also received some feedback recommending we change a couple of items in our abstract wording.

Brenda/SD

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Good morning, friends--

I have debated about sending this email, esp. since SPRs are due tomorrow. But I did want to give y'all a heads up.

We submitted our SPR early and received a particular comment from IMLS that I wanted you to be aware of.

In our Youth Services category in the SPR, one of our activities was a program entitled, Talking About Race at Storytime. We were asked to remove that title and use different words to describe the program-- the Executive Order 14151,<https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/14151> Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing was referenced. We did remove the title and I feel not so great about this.

Sometimes I feel like the Debbie Downer of this group-- I am so sorry, y'all. The good news for us is that Most of our SPR sections were approved.

Mary






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