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Financial support for schools defending access to books and materials

This bill provides grants to school districts to cover legal fees and court costs when they decide to keep specific books or materials in libraries and classrooms. It aims to protect school budgets from the financial burden of legal challenges regarding educational content.
Key points
Reimbursement of up to $100,000 per legal challenge for keeping books in schools.
A total of $15 million authorized for grants between 2027 and 2031.
Covers attorney fees and court costs for schools facing appeals or lawsuits.
Grant decisions must be neutral and not based on the book's specific content.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7691
Sponsor: Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
Process start date: 2026-02-25
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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 119_HR_7691.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reimbursement of up to $100,000 per legal challenge for keeping books in schools.
  • A total of $15 million authorized for grants between 2027 and 2031.
  • Covers attorney fees and court costs for schools facing appeals or lawsuits.
  • Grant decisions must be neutral and not based on the book's specific content.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-13.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Education Courts and Law