Massachusetts S2839 aims to protect access to library resources and services.

Massachusetts S2839 establishes policies to ensure access to library resources and services. It mandates school committees to create written policies for selecting and using library materials, ensuring they are age-appropriate and serve educational purposes. The bill protects librarians from disciplinary actions based on personal, political, or doctrinal views. It also requires the board of library commissioners to provide resources for creating or modifying library policies and mandates annual reports on book challenges.

Massachusetts S2839 aims to protect access to library resources and services.

Massachusetts S2839 establishes policies to ensure access to library resources and services. It mandates school committees to create written policies for selecting and using library materials, ensuring they are age-appropriate and serve educational purposes. The bill protects librarians from disciplinary actions based on personal, political, or doctrinal views. It also requires the board of library commissioners to provide resources for creating or modifying library policies and mandates annual reports on book challenges.