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Lawmakers introduce bill to protect librarians as schools push for book bans

The bill would protect librarians and specialists from being sued.

Matt Trapani

Feb 26, 2024, 8:32 PM

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There is a new bill to protect New Jersey librarians from harassment.

It comes as some school districts push to ban or remove some books from their shelves.

It is called the “Freedom to Read Act” and proposes that school boards establish requirements for materials in public school libraries and public libraries.

The bill would protect librarians and specialists from being sued.

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