Trump Education Department ends Biden era ‘Book Ban Hoax’ plan: What it means for school libraries across US – The Times of India
The US Department of Education has officially dismissed 11 complaints related to planned "book bans" and eliminated a Biden-era position tasked with investigating such cases. Announced last week, the department’s decision also involves rescinding previous guidance aimed at addressing the removal of books from school libraries. This marks a significant shift in the federal government’s approach to the contentious issue of book censorship in schools.The complaints, now dismissed, had alleged that removing age-inappropriate, sexually explicit, or obscene materials from school libraries created a hostile environment for students. Central to these efforts during the Biden administration was the “book ban coordinator,” a role established to investigate cases of alleged unlawful book removals by ...