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Introduced
03/06/2024
03/06/2024
In Committee
04/09/2024
04/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/08/2024
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05417&which_year=2024 |
| Bill Analysis For File Copy 367 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/BA/PDF/2024HB-05417-R000367-BA.PDF |
| Fiscal Note For File Copy 367 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/FN/PDF/2024HB-05417-R000367-FN.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/TOB/H/PDF/2024HB-05417-R01-HB.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/TOB/H/PDF/2024HB-05417-R00-HB.PDF |
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