US EditionAlberta goes through with banning sexually explicit books under new school library standards
ALBERTA, CANADA, JUL 10 – New rules require Alberta school libraries to remove explicit sexual content starting Oct. 1, with religious texts exempt and specific nonsexual content allowed, officials said.
- The Government of Alberta issued new school library standards via a ministerial order on July 10, stating that sexually explicit content is banned in school libraries.
- Alberta's United Conservative Party Government aimed to create consistent standards following public feedback from nearly 80,000 participants.
- Minister Demetrios Nicolaides emphasized that the new standards are not about banning books, ensuring age-appropriate access to library materials.
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The new rules for school libraries in Alberta aim to target explicit sexual content, with the intention of shielding young students from inappropriate material, while maintaining access to a range of other resources.
Alberta Announces Standards for Sexually Explicit Content in School Libraries
The Alberta government has released guidelines for the selection, availability, and access of books in school libraries, aimed at ensuring that students are not exposed to sexually explicit content or age-inappropriate material. The province had announced in May it would develop guidelines for school library book selection, after confirming that several “inappropriate” titles containing graphic content related to sexual activity, nudity, and mol…
Alberta school boards required to meet new standards for school library materials with regard to sexual content
Alberta’s government has introduced new standards to ensure school library materials are age-appropriate. School libraries should be safe and supportive places where students can learn and explore without being exposed to inappropriate sexual content. However, in the absence of a consistent standard for selecting age-appropriate library materials, school boards have taken different approaches, leading to concerns about safeguards in place. In r…
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