Gov. Kim Reynolds supports legislation targeting school books

What she's saying: Reynolds during a press conference recommended a process that lets parents know which books are available in schools and offers a way for them to voice concerns about contents of the materials.

• She didn't say whether she supports penalizations, but called for more transparency about what materials are given to students as part of classroom curriculum.
• "This isn't necessarily top-down," Reynolds said. "This is being driven by parents."

Meanwhile, Republican Senate education chair Amy Sinclair said a priority is drafting a "parent bill of rights," which gives families knowledge of what's being taught, and letting them weigh in or choose different options.

Between the lines: Sinclair said school libraries should have age-appropriate books, but no specifics were shared of what materials may be considered inappropriate.

• Lawmakers are exploring a process that may require parental consent before certain materials are accessed.

What's next: Sinclair said no specific legislation has been drafted yet. Expect to see a bill this session, which starts Jan. 10.