What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 5261.
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.
Status:
Expired
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