Bill > S2839

This bill aims to ensure access to library resources and services by implementing several key provisions: 1. It reinforces the rights and responsibilities of students to receive information, including through materials determined to be educational and age-appropriate for inclusion in school libraries. 2. It requires school districts to establish written policies for the selection and use of library materials, and to respond to attempts to remove or restrict library materials. The bill also protects librarians from personal attacks or threats related to their work. 3. It prohibits the removal of library materials based on personal, political, or doctrinal views, and allows for challenges to be made to the school committee's decision to remove materials. 4. The bill directs the Board of Library Commissioners to provide resources to assist municipal and school libraries in creating or modifying their library material selection and use policies. 5. It requires public libraries to adopt written policies for the selection and use of library materials that incorporate the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights. 6. Finally, the bill requires an annual report on book challenges in the commonwealth to be submitted to various legislative committees.

Budget and Finance

Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development (J)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2839