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Texas senators weigh tightening school library book law

Original: Texas senators discuss tightening school library book law

Texas state senators are discussing changes to the state's law governing books in school libraries, with proposals to tighten existing restrictions. The law, part of a broader national debate over what materials students can access in schools, already requires ratings or limits on certain content. Details of the proposed amendments and their chances of passage remain unclear, but the discussion has drawn attention from educators, parents and free-speech advocates.

Why now: Lawmakers are actively revisiting a contentious law at the center of the national debate over school library content.

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• Texas senators discuss tightening school library book law · Houston Public Media
• Texas senators discuss tightening school library book law · Texas Public Radio | TPR

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