Bill to grant librarians more control over books advances in Mass. legislature
BOSTON (WGGB/WSHM) - A new bill passed by the Massachusetts House earlier this month aimed to safeguard libraries from book bans.
It comes after the Baystate ranked fourth in the country last year in attempts to restrict access to books — behind Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
The bill passed on June 10th gives school librarians primary authority over selecting library materials.
Books are required to be age-appropriate, serve an educational purpose, and be chosen based on professional training, rather than personal or political views.
Every school in Massachusetts would have to adopt a library policy with criteria for handling book challenges.
When it comes to complaints, they’re to be handled by a review committee, appointed by the school board and superintendent. The bill now heads to a senate committee hearing.
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