Act on Diverse Book Collections in School and Public Libraries
This act aims to ensure that school and public libraries receiving government financial aid maintain diverse book collections. This means citizens, including students, will have access to a broader range of perspectives and stories, enriching their knowledge and understanding of the world. The act also seeks to protect against discrimination in book access.
Key points
Requirement for covered schools to have a library staffed by a trained librarian.
Mandate for public and school libraries receiving federal funds to maintain diverse book collections, including books by or about underrepresented communities.
Simplifies proving discrimination if book exclusions disproportionately affect protected groups.
Requires a report on the impact of book banning campaigns on underrepresented communities.
Expired
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