A Pennsylvania school district this week voted to adopt a controversial policy restricting “sexualized content” in libraries, despite fierce opposition from community members and free speech and LGBTQ+ advocates.

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Pennsylvania school district adopts policy to remove ‘sexualized content’ in libraries

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (CBS) — Protestors were loud and their message was clear. They wanted a controversial book screening policy voted down in Bucks County.But on Tuesday evening, the Central Bucks school board passed it, 6-3. Supporters say it’s to protect students while others call it a book ban.Parents and teachers were crammed inside the school board meeting, voicing their opinions all night. Many who left the meeting felt upset and defeated.It w…

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Central Bucks School Board Passes Controversial Policy Change That Could Lead To Book Bans

Story at a glance Board members of the Central Bucks School District this week approved a policy to weed out “inappropriate” content in school libraries. The policy has been criticized by community…

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"The focus of the policy tonight is rooted in age appropriateness to ensure that it is aligned with our content and our curriculum," said Superintendent Dr. Abram Lucabaugh.

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The policy, which was approved 6-3 by the school board, has been deemed by library experts as one of the most restrictive in Pennsylvania.

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Central Bucks has approved a library policy targeting ‘sexualized content’ in books. Here’s what we know.

One of the largest school districts in Pennsylvania, Central Bucks, has passed a controversial policy change that could lead to the removal of books from the schools’ shelves.

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Central Bucks OKs Controversial Policy That Could Lead to Removal of Books

The Central Bucks School Board voted Monday to approve a controversial new library policy that targets book content.

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Central Bucks School District votes to approve controversial library book policy

Facing heated community opposition, the Central Bucks School District on Tuesday approved a contentious library policy that takes aim at challenging books in schools with “sexualized content.”

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Bucks County school district approves library book policy targeting ‘sexualized content’ despite community opposition

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The Central Bucks School Board voted to approve a controversial new library policy. The new policy will allow the board to control what books are allowed in their libraries based on sexual content. Critics argue that the policy goes too far and would result in classic books getting banned. Librarian Chris Kehan said she believes the decision to pass the policy despite staunch opposition shows that the school board isn't valuing the public's opinion.

Pennsylvania school district adopts policy to remove ‘sexualized content’ in libraries

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