SB1103

Providing for State aid requirement for libraries relating to book removal and for prohibited removal of instructional materials and voluntary inquiry materials in public school entities.

Introduced·12/4/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB1103 mandates libraries to adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights to receive state aid and prohibits the.

Pennsylvania SB1103 requires libraries to adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights to qualify for state aid. It prohibits municipalities from reducing library funding due to compliance with this requirement. Additionally, the bill mandates that instructional materials and voluntary inquiry materials in public schools cannot be removed based on partisan views, author characteristics, or discomfort of school boards or complainants. This act aims to protect diverse viewpoints and educational resources in both libraries and schools.

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Education Committee
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History

Dec 4, 2025

Senate

Referred to Education