These two states are responsible for most of the nation’s school book bans
The number of books banned in public schools over the past year skyrocketed to more than 10,000, with two states—Iowa and Florida—responsible for most of them, according to preliminary findings released by PEN America on Monday.
More than 10,000 books have been banned from public and academic libraries in the US
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SC school board restricts access to 'Crank,' asks for 'more evidence' on two book-ban requests
A SC school board has restricted access to one book, kept a new textbook and dodged a yes-no vote on two other books in state's first parent-led complaint.
School Book Bans Undermine Democratic Values in US Education
In September, a federal lawsuit settlement forced Florida’s Nassau County public school district to restore 36 books featuring race-related or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) themes to bookshelves.
Texas State Board of Education proposes taking over school library book ratings. Here's why
The State Board of Education is proposing to take on the rating of school library books, which mirrors legislation prefiled for the 2025 session.
State Board of Education says it wants more control over public school library books
A majority of the panel voted to call on the Texas Legislature to pass a state law giving members the authority to determine age-appropriate books for students.
Texas State Board of Ed wants power to ban ‘sexually explicit’ books from public school libraries
Parents could petition the Texas State Board of Education to review books. Those found to be 'sexually explicit' would be removed from shelves.
How many books are banned in Texas? 2023 saw record number of book challenges in US
Book challenges nearly tripled in the 2023-2024 school year nationwide. Texas is among the states with the most restrictions to books.
Polk County Public Schools has removed more than 30 challenged books from school libraries
Polk County Public Schools' disclosure of more than 30 removed books follows a state report that listed six removed titles in the district.
State Board of Education suggests allowing board to rate school library books
If approved, the board would be permitted to determine whether a book is appropriate in the state's public schools.
Report: Public school book bans surge by 200%, affecting more than 10K titles
Some 43% of the book ban cases ... 29 states and 220 public school districts issued documented bans during the ...
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Conflict over race, LGBTQ issues cost schools more than $3 billion last school year
Uncivil discourse and hostile rhetoric has divided school communities, disrupted school board meetings and cost districts a ...
Trump’s promises to conservatives raise fears of more book bans in U.S.
Book bans have increased by nearly 200% in American schools. Will Trump's reelection inspire a new round of right-wing ...
Community protests ignite heated debate over book bans at Albuquerque school board meeting
Heated protests erupted outside of an Albuquerque Public Schools board meeting Wednesday evening. Social media posts from a ...