New York bill A04859 prohibits libraries from banning books and requires adherence to the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights.

New York bill A04859 amends the education law to prohibit libraries and library systems from banning books or other materials. To receive state aid, libraries must adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights, which states that materials should not be removed due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval. Alternatively, libraries can develop a written statement prohibiting the banning of books or other materials. This requirement must be fulfilled within ninety days of the bill's effective date.

New York bill A04859 prohibits libraries from banning books and requires adherence to the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights.

New York bill A04859 amends the education law to prohibit libraries and library systems from banning books or other materials. To receive state aid, libraries must adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights, which states that materials should not be removed due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval. Alternatively, libraries can develop a written statement prohibiting the banning of books or other materials. This requirement must be fulfilled within ninety days of the bill's effective date.