Hawaii SB799 aims to protect the freedom to read in public and school libraries by prohibiting book bans based on author background or viewpoint.
Hawaii SB799 seeks to safeguard the freedom to read in public and school libraries by preventing the exclusion or removal of books based on the author's race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or political or social views. The bill emphasizes that the selection of materials should not imply agreement or endorsement of the content. It mandates that decisions regarding book selection be made by public service librarians according to professional guidelines, considering community interests, societal trends, and diversity.
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