New Jersey S2421, the "Freedom to Read Act," mandates diverse and inclusive library materials in public school and public libraries, protects library.

New Jersey S2421, the "Freedom to Read Act," requires boards of education and public library governing bodies to include diverse and inclusive materials in their libraries. Students and residents must have access to age- and grade-appropriate materials. The bill defines "diverse and inclusive material" to include content reflecting protected classes and authors' viewpoints on contemporary issues. It also mandates procedures for handling requests to remove library materials, including the creation of review committees.

New Jersey S2421, the "Freedom to Read Act," mandates diverse and inclusive library materials in public school and public libraries, protects library.

New Jersey S2421, the "Freedom to Read Act," requires boards of education and public library governing bodies to include diverse and inclusive materials in their libraries. Students and residents must have access to age- and grade-appropriate materials. The bill defines "diverse and inclusive material" to include content reflecting protected classes and authors' viewpoints on contemporary issues. It also mandates procedures for handling requests to remove library materials, including the creation of review committees.