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Six months after conservative activists started challenging Florida schools on books, they claim, don’t belong on school campus library shelves, Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone finds out just how many books have prompted challenges and removals.

Six months after conservative activists started challenging Florida schools on books, they claim, don’t belong on school campus library shelves, Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone finds out just how many books have prompted challenges and removals.

After complaints, the district will review four controversial books. It also will let parents decide what books their kids can check out.

The numbers hit their highest point since the American Library Association began tracking book challenges 20 years ago. Most of the targeted books were by or about Black and LGBTQ people.

The bill will intensify scrutiny of school library books and instructional materials and impose 12-year term limits on school board members.

Calling it a move toward “curriculum transparency,” Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will intensify scrutiny of school library books and instructional materials and impose 12-year term limits on school board members.

The bill would increase parental involvement in the process of selecting books and materials for classrooms.

The bill requires school districts to allow parents to have input in selecting library books and other instructional materials.

The bill requires school districts to allow parents to have input in selecting library books and other instructional materials.

Critics say the law will lead to book banning in schools and needlessly keep school board members from seeking re-election.