These two states are responsible for most of the nation’s school book bans
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New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law to prohibit book bans in the state and enshrine protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law.
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NJ becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law Monday to prohibit public and school libraries from banning books in the state.
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Gov. Phil Murphy signs law prohibiting book bans, making New Jersey the latest state to do so
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law to prohibit public libraries and school libraries from banning books and protect librarians who follow the law against liability.
New Jersey governor signs law blocking book bans
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, signed a law Monday prohibiting public schools and libraries from banning books and protecting librarians who obey state law.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs law to prohibit book bans in public and school libraries in his state.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs law to prohibit book bans in public and school libraries in his state.
New Jersey Governor Signs New Law to Limit Book Bans and Protect Librarians
Librarians and schools weary from escalating efforts to ban books have new protections under legislation Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Monday. The “Freedom to Read Act” limits book bans in public schools and libraries and shields librarians from lawsuits and criminal charges filed by folks who find library materials obscene or otherwise objectionable.
N.J. law now prohibits book bans in libraries, so issues can be raised ‘without resorting to bullying’
New Jersey passed the Freedom to Read Act, joining at least eight other states in passing laws to prohibit book bans in public and school libraries.
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New Jersey Governor Signs Law Prohibiting Book Bans in Public, School Libraries
Under the Freedom to Read Act, public and school libraries cannot exclude books based on the origin, background, or views of ...
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