Maryland’s school board approved changes in state regulations to align with a law that prevents removing books from school libraries without due process.
The move adds another layer of protection for school library books in Maryland amid attempts by conservative activists to pull books they view as inappropriate. The change will go into effect after a regulatory review process.
Last year, state lawmakers passed the Freedom to Read Act. It prevents school and public library books from being removed because of an author’s background as well as partisan, ideological or religious disapproval.
Read more at The Baltimore Banner.
