Book titles containing subject matter on LGBTQ+ and communities of color made up 47 percent of reported targeted censorship attempts between 2022 and 2023.
Vote took place in East Bay's Sunol Glen Unified School District
The library board repeatedly refused to limit access to 150 books deemed sexually explicit by critics. Most of the titles have LGBTQ+ themes
Critics warn it could censor works of art, classic books and LGBTQ content, as well as provide sensitive ID info to unregulated 3rd parties
The measure passed 92-31, mainly along party lines, and now goes to the governor’s desk for final consideration
The bill sponsor says he is protecting children from being groomed by child sex predators, although no evidence was presented
Pressed by Moms for Liberty, Indian River County Florida school district adds clothing to illustrations in classic children's books
A state board requested a major publisher remove portions of its math textbooks for students in pre-K through fifth grade after complaint
Critics charge that Board President Shaw has been tone-deaf to understanding the needs of LGBTQ+ and other minority students
The Florida Department of Education was informed of Charlotte County’s overreaction to the law over 2 weeks ago and has not corrected it
