Establishes the District Library Freedom to Read Act, ensuring libraries maintain policies for material selection and withdrawal.

The District Library Freedom to Read Act establishes guidelines for district libraries in Michigan, ensuring they maintain policies for material selection and withdrawal. Libraries must adopt policies that include standards for selecting and withdrawing materials, and a process for handling requests to reconsider material inclusion. The act prohibits libraries from removing materials based on certain criteria, such as religion or race. It also outlines conditions for reconsideration requests and allows residents to seek legal action if a library fails to comply with the act.

Establishes the District Library Freedom to Read Act, ensuring libraries maintain policies for material selection and withdrawal.

The District Library Freedom to Read Act establishes guidelines for district libraries in Michigan, ensuring they maintain policies for material selection and withdrawal. Libraries must adopt policies that include standards for selecting and withdrawing materials, and a process for handling requests to reconsider material inclusion. The act prohibits libraries from removing materials based on certain criteria, such as religion or race. It also outlines conditions for reconsideration requests and allows residents to seek legal action if a library fails to comply with the act.