​Colorado bill meant to limit school​ library book bans signed into law

​Colorado bill meant to limit school​ library book bans signed into law

Gov. Jared Polis signs Senate Bill 25-63 into law at his office in the Colorado Capitol on Thursday. (Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline)Colorado school districts will need to adopt policies by this fall about when and why library books can be taken from the shelves under a new law signed by Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday. The goal is to safeguard public school libraries from the growing trend that targets certain books, often about diverse topics or b…

A ban on book bans: Oregon bill would protect access to library materials • Oregon Capital Chronicle

As Republican lawmakers across the U.S. have implemented laws allowing individuals to request the removal of books they believe are harmful to minors — such as in neighboring Idaho as shown in the photo above — Democratic Oregon lawmakers are taking a different approach through Senate Bill 1098. (Mia Maldonado/Idaho Capital Sun)Oregon lawmakers are taking steps to protect access to library materials written by diverse authors or that include the…

Colorado bill meant to limit school​ library book bans signed into law

Colorado bill meant to limit school​ library book bans signed into law kcpnews2 Fri, 05/02/2025 - 07:52 Image (Colorado Newsline) Colorado school districts will need to adopt policies by this fall about when and why library books can be taken from the shelves under a new law signed by Governor Jared Polis on Thursday.The goal is to safeguard public school libraries from the growing trend that targets certain books, often about diverse topics o…

Colorado Bill Meant to Limit Library Book Bans Signed into Law – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado

"This bill is about trusting the experience of school librarians, trusting local communities to make decisions based on the needs of their students and trusting young people..."

A ban on book bans: Oregon bill would protect access to library materials - Salem Reporter

Oregon lawmakers are taking steps to protect access to library materials written by diverse authors or that include themes of race, gender or sexual orientation.  On Wednesday afternoon, the House Education Committee heard public comments on Senate Bill 1098, which would prohibit schools and library districts from removing books with stories about religion, disability, LGBTQ+ issues or other characteristics of a protected class in Oregon’s anti-…

A Ban on Book Bans: Oregon Bill Would Protect Access to Library Materials

SALEM, OR – Oregon lawmakers are taking steps to protect access to library materials written by diverse authors or that include themes of race, gender or sexual orientation. On Wednesday afternoon, the House Education Committee heard public comments on Senate Bill 1098, which would prohibit schools and library districts from removing books with stories about religion, disability, LGBTQ+ issues or other characteristics of a protected class in Ore…