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Alberta schools removed 84 books over explicit sexual images, per new rules effective Jan. 5, 2026.
Alberta school divisions removed dozens of books from libraries starting January 5, 2026, under a new provincial rule banning materials with sexually graphic images, excluding anatomy books.
The Calgary Board of Education removed 44 titles, Edmonton Public Schools 34, and Edmonton Catholic Schools six, though specific titles remain undisclosed.
Other divisions found no qualifying materials.
The policy, revised after backlash over broad censorship, now targets only explicit depictions of sexual acts, not written descriptions.
School boards had until October 31 to submit removal lists and adopt new review policies by January 5, including procedures for parent access and contested materials.
The government emphasizes local control over content, but critics warn the changes may restrict academic freedom and limit student access to diverse perspectives.
Las escuelas de Alberta eliminaron 84 libros sobre imágenes sexuales explícitas, según las nuevas reglas que entrarán en vigencia el 5 de enero de 2026.