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The law, which was signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds last month, bars books that depict or describe sexual acts. Schools are also required to have a policy that allows someone to request removal of any classroom materials, and they must put their library catalog online and allow parents to review certain instructional materials.
The new law would prohibit schools from providing books that include depictions of a sex act. What does that mean? We did the research and found out.
Longstanding disagreements about content in school libraries often focus this year on books with LGBTQ themes.
Iowa City has been a go-to location for renowned authors as an UNESCO City of Literature, but a new book-banning bill proposed by the Iowa Legislature may restrict some books from landing in Iowa City Community School District libraries. The initial piece of legislation was introduced on Feb. 9 and gives parents more authority over...
Longstanding disagreements about content in school libraries often focus this year on books with LGBTQ themes.