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Grants to help schools cover legal costs defending instructional materials availability.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Education to provide grants to local school districts. These grants cover legal costs, such as attorneys' fees, incurred when districts defend their decision to keep specific instructional or library materials available despite challenges from parents or others. The goal is to protect local school budgets from high litigation costs related to material availability disputes, ensuring continued access for students.
Key points
Schools can receive up to $100,000 per challenged decision to reimburse legal costs for defending the continued use of a book or material, provided these costs are not covered elsewhere.
The funding supports schools in maintaining access to diverse educational and library materials when their selection decisions are appealed, protecting local taxpayer funds from being drained by legal battles.
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Print number: 118_S_5261
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fight Book Bans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5261.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools can receive up to $100,000 per challenged decision to reimburse legal costs for defending the continued use of a book or material, provided these costs are not covered elsewhere.
  • The funding supports schools in maintaining access to diverse educational and library materials when their selection decisions are appealed, protecting local taxpayer funds from being drained by legal battles.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Education