Illinois just became the very first state to ban book bans. Could Pennsylvania be next?
Illinois just became the very first state to ban book bans — so could Pennsylvania be next?
Source: yorkdispatch.com
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Illinois just became the very first state to ban book bans — so could Pennsylvania be next?
The Right to Read Act requires teachers to be trained by the start of the 2025-26 school year: All teachers across the state will be trained in evidence-based methods for reading instruction.
House Bill 1506 would standardize library challenge process across Pennsylvania, protecting books often challenged by parental rights movement.
An original version of the bill drew strong opposition from the state Department of Public Instruction and Evers, who threatened to veto the measure.