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Support for Schools Defending Access to Educational Materials

This act aims to provide financial support to public schools that incur costs defending their decisions to keep instructional or library materials in use despite objections. This means schools can receive up to $100,000 to cover legal fees if parents or others challenge their decision not to remove books or other materials. The goal is to protect students' access to diverse educational resources.
Key points
Public schools can receive up to $100,000 to cover legal costs for defending educational materials.
Support applies when a school decides not to remove books or materials, and that decision is challenged.
The act aims to ensure students have access to a wide range of materials in libraries and classrooms.
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Additional Information
Fight Book Bans Act
Print number: HR 6592
Sponsor: Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
Process start date: 2023-12-05