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NJ S3893
NJ S3893Prohibits book banning in public libraries and schools; authorizes withholding of State Aid for non-compliance.
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Introduced
05/22/2023
05/22/2023
In Committee
05/22/2023
05/22/2023
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 New Jersey, and authorizes the withholding of state aid for non-compliance. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to allow the Department of the Treasury to withhold state library aid from any municipality, county, or area library that bans or restricts access to a book or other resource in its collection due to partisan or ideological reasons. The bill also requires public library governing bodies and school boards to adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights or a similar policy prohibiting book banning, and empowers the Commissioner of Education to withhold state aid from school districts that fail to comply.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 05/22/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3893 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3893_I1.HTM |
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