Massachusetts S2696 regulates school library content selection and removal, ensuring decisions are based on educational value and not personal bias.
Massachusetts S2696 mandates that school districts, charter schools, and local education agencies establish written policies for selecting and using school library materials, in line with American Library Association standards. These policies must be publicly posted and include procedures for handling challenges to material removal. The bill ensures that materials can only be removed following a school committee vote, a public hearing, and a review by a committee of school personnel.
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