Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan support a bill to prevent book bans in schools and public libraries.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan support a bill aiming to prevent book bans in schools and public libraries. Senate File 3567 would prohibit book bans based on content or ideological objections and require library collection decisions to be made or overseen by a licensed library media specialist. The legislation comes amidst efforts in other US states to restrict books from schools and libraries.

March 22, 2024
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