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NJ S2421
"Freedom to Read Act"; establishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; protects school library staff members and librarians.
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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
09/30/2024
09/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
"Freedom to Read Act"; establishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; protects school library staff members and librarians.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Freedom to Read Act", establishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries, and protects school library staff members and librarians. It recognizes the freedom to read as a constitutionally protected right, and prohibits the removal of library material due to disagreement with the viewpoints or ideas expressed. The bill requires school boards and public library governing bodies to adopt policies on the curation and removal of library materials, and provides immunity from liability for school library staff and public library staff who act in good faith to implement these policies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (10)
Teresa Ruiz (D)*,
Andrew Zwicker (D)*,
Jon Bramnick (R),
Renee Burgess (D),
John McKeon (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Raj Mukherji (D),
Bob Smith (D),
Brian Stack (D),
Britnee Timberlake (D),
Last Action
Substituted by A3446 (ACS) (on 10/28/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2421 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2421_U1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SED 9/30/24 SCS | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2421_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2421_I1.HTM |
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