Articles tagged as: book restrictions
January 22, 2024
'We should not have kids in closets.' Indiana legislation targets systemic issues for students with disabilities
Legislation now at the Statehouse was inspired by a WFYI investigation into the lack of accountability on the use of restraint and seclusion of students at local schools.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2024
Indiana libraries face drastic funding changes, limits to activities in Senate bill
Senate Bill 32 could result in decreased funding for library services across Indiana.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2024
Report details ‘discriminatory censorship’ laws targeting schools and students
At least 21 have embraced what two legal scholars describe as discriminatory censorship laws.
Read MoreNovember 17, 2023
HEPL board ends controversial review policy, will return books to teen section
The Hamilton East Public Library ended a policy that has attracted widespread criticism and thrust the suburban library system into a heated national debate.
Read MoreNovember 13, 2023
HEPL library director will step down following tumultuous year
Edra Waterman, Hamilton East Public Library's director and chief executive officer, is stepping down from her role.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2023
John Green urges communities to stand against censorship in libraries, schools
The bestselling young adult author says it isn’t the role of a public library to make everyone feel comfortable.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2023
After criticism from John Green, HEPL library pauses policy to review, reshelve teen books
The Hamilton East Public Library suspended a controversial policy that led to the removal of hundreds of young adult novels from the teen collection.
Read MoreMay 5, 2023
Holcomb signs controversial law allowing removal of books in schools
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a controversial bill allowing parents to influence choices on books in school libraries.
Read MoreApril 27, 2023
Behind closed doors, Indiana lawmakers finalize bill to ban books from school libraries
The Indiana legislature approved a controversial bill Thursday centered on what books children should and should not have access to in school.
Read MoreApril 11, 2023
Controversial proposal targeting school and public libraries stalls in the House
A contentious proposal to strip school employees and public librarians of a legal defense against charges they distributed harmful materials to children has stalled. But it’s possible the language could resurface and be voted on by members of the full House.
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