Massachusetts S2726 protects free expression in school libraries by establishing policies for material selection and handling challenges.
Massachusetts S2726 amends existing laws to safeguard free expression in school libraries. It mandates that school libraries adopt written policies for selecting and using materials, incorporating the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights. These policies must ensure materials are chosen based on educational value, not personal or political views. The bill also outlines procedures for handling challenges to library materials, requiring a review committee to assess the material's value and appropriateness.
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