Massachusetts H5489 amends school library material selection policies to ensure they align with American Library Association standards.
Massachusetts H5489 amends the selection and use of school library materials to align with American Library Association standards. It mandates that school committees establish written policies for selecting and using library materials, ensuring they are age-appropriate and serve an educational purpose. The bill also requires these policies to include a complaint process for challenges to library materials. School library teachers must base their selections on professional training, not personal views.
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