Ohio lawmaker Al Cutrona introduced House Bill 622, requiring public libraries to ban "harmful" materials for juveniles, threatening to redistribute funds for non-compliance.
Ohio lawmaker Al Cutrona introduced House Bill 622, requiring public library trustees to adopt policies banning "harmful" materials for juveniles, threatening to redistribute funds of libraries that fail to do so. Critics argue the bill is a form of censorship, while supporters claim it protects children. This proposal comes amidst a potential funding crisis for Ohio libraries due to a property tax revenue shortfall.
June 10, 2024
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