Impact on Libraries
This legislation applies to schools (both libraries and classrooms), but it is something we should be entirely behind as a profession.
It establishes a process for all school boards to adhere to before voting to ban, or require, any book in school libraries or curricula. It does require that librarians be members of the review committee. Training will also be required, developed by the OCL and other entities in PA Dept. of Education.
Actions
- Reintroduced from 2022 Legislative Session (previously HB2929) June 12, 2023
- Referred to House Education Committee June 12, 2023