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A03368Introduced in the Assembly

Provides that publicly funded libraries may not ban books because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval; directs school districts to adopt the ALA library bill of rights.

IntroducedAssembly Libraries and Education Technology

Introduced by Charles Lavine, District 13

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Provides that publicly funded libraries may not ban books because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval; directs school districts to adopt the ALA library bill of rights.

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referred to libraries and education technology

January 7, 2026

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  1. referred to libraries and education technology

  2. referred to libraries and education technology

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