Massachusetts H4229 seeks to protect students' freedom of expression in public schools by ensuring library materials are selected based on.
Massachusetts H4229 amends existing laws to safeguard students' freedom of expression in public schools. It mandates that library materials be chosen based on professional training rather than political or personal beliefs. The bill also allows students, parents, or guardians to challenge the selection of library materials, with decisions remaining in place until a school committee vote. Additionally, it requires school library policies to align with the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights.
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