Virginia Senate approves bill clarifying parental notification for explicit school materials The Senate voted 21–18 to pass Senate Bill 19, which sponsors say clarifies code language on parental notification for ******** explicit instructional material to prevent misuse of the law as a tool for removing library and classroom books.

Virginia Senate passes a pivotal bill aimed at clarifying parental notification rules to prevent censorship of classic literature in schools.

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Board approves update to collection development policy to include state-mandated Freedom to Read language and AI guidance The board approved revisions to Administrative Policy 4.05 (collection development) to add language required by the California Freedom to Read Act, consolidate redundant sections, and add guidance on local-author materials, third-party resources and artificial intelligence; the vote was unanimous.

The Glendora Public Library just took a bold step to protect intellectual freedom and modernize its collection practices with a unanimous policy update!

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Speaker Rich Holneck advocates for equal standards in school library book reviews Rich Holneck proposes applying classroom laws to school libraries to streamline book reviews.

Tensions rise in the Escambia School District as community members debate the future of book review committees and their role in protecting intellectual freedom.

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Representative Morales introduces Freedom to Read Act to combat library censorship in Rhode Island Morales' bill aims to protect libraries from censorship and support intellectual freedom.

The Freedom to Read Act is poised to protect Rhode Island's libraries from censorship and ensure diverse voices are heard amidst growing political pressures.

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