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CT HB05417

CT HB05417
An Act Concerning Public School Libraries.


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Introduced
03/06/2024
In Committee
04/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To require local and regional boards of education to state a reason for removing or restricting access to public school library materials and prohibiting such boards from removing or restricting access to such materials for certain reasons.

AI Summary

This bill requires local and regional boards of education to establish a policy for evaluating complaints about removing or restricting access to public school library materials. The policy must include a process for submitting complaints, a review committee, and a requirement that no materials can be removed or access restricted without a final decision by the review committee. The bill also prohibits boards from removing or restricting access to materials for certain reasons, such as partisan content, the author's identity or views, or the material's treatment of sexual health topics. The bill aims to ensure transparency and limit the reasons for which public school library materials can be removed or have their access restricted.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Other Sponsors (1)

Education Committee (Joint)

Last Action

File Number 367 (on 04/09/2024)

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