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NH HB1311

NH HB1311
Relative to school district collection development and reconsideration policies.


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Introduced
12/06/2023
In Committee
05/14/2024
Crossed Over
03/26/2024
Passed
Dead
06/28/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires school boards to adopt policies governing library media collections and the reconsideration of library materials.

AI Summary

This bill requires school boards to adopt policies governing library media collections and the reconsideration of library materials. The collection development policy must outline criteria for the selection and deaccession of library materials, and prohibit proscribing or including materials primarily based on protected characteristics or viewpoint. The reconsideration policy must establish a process for parents or guardians to request the reconsideration of library materials, and stipulate that access to the material under review cannot be removed or restricted during the review process. The bill also requires school districts to adopt a policy for handling complaints from parents or guardians alleging that material is harmful to minors, age-inappropriate, or otherwise offensive or inappropriate, which includes timelines for investigation, determination, and appeal to the school board.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2024-1945s (Rep. Ladd): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/30/2024 House Journal 15 P. 25 (on 05/30/2024)

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