Bill
Bill > A5499
NJ A5499
NJ A5499Prohibits book banning in public libraries and schools; authorizes withholding of State Aid for non-compliance.
summary
Introduced
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
In Committee
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits book banning in public libraries and schools; authorizes withholding of State Aid for non-compliance.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits book banning in public libraries and schools in the state of New Jersey. It authorizes the Department of the Treasury to withhold state library aid from any municipality, county, or area library that bans or restricts access to books or resources in their collections due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval. The bill also requires public library governing bodies and school boards to adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights or a policy prohibiting book banning. The Commissioner of Education is authorized to withhold state aid from school districts that fail to comply with these requirements.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Linda Carter (D)*,
Mila Jasey (D)*,
Sterley Stanley (D)*,
Herbert Conaway (D),
Joe Danielsen (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Annette Quijano (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 05/25/2023)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5499 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5499_I1.HTM |
Loading...