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This bill requires school districts in New Mexico to establish policies for managing public school libraries and their programs, ensuring that decisions about library resources are not based on discriminatory factors like race, religion, or sexual orientation, and prohibiting harassment of authors or intended audiences. It outlines a specific process for considering the removal of any library resource, which can only be initiated by a student or their parent, and mandates that resources are reviewed as a whole against established standards, with final decisions documented and made public. Furthermore, the bill protects library staff members from retaliation for refusing to remove a resource before a final decision is made or for making good-faith decisions that align with the new policies, and all school boards must submit their written policies to the state department for approval by September 1, 2026, ensuring they comply with constitutional protections for speech.

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=65&year=26