An Act regarding free expression
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2328) of Julian Cyr, Jacob R. Oliveira, Mark D. Sylvia, Christopher Richard Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to free expression in school and public libraries. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
This bill aims to protect intellectual freedom in Massachusetts libraries by preventing book bans, ensuring fair material selection, and safeguarding librarians from political pressure. Amid rising censorship efforts nationwide, it establishes clear policies for selecting and challenging library materials, requiring transparency and adherence to American Library Association standards. It mandates public reporting on book challenges, ensures due process for removal decisions, and protects librarians from retaliation, reinforcing access to diverse, educational resources in schools and public libraries.
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