House passes bill targeting 'clearly pornographic' books on school shelves

New Hampshire lawmakers debate a book ban that could punish teachers, librarians

A bill to restrict or ban student access to some books puts New Hampshire smack in the middle of a major battle in America's culture wars.

House passes bill targeting 'clearly pornographic' books on school shelves

Republicans argued schools are still displaying inappropriate books.

House Approves Bill Expanding So-Called School 'Book Ban' Law

TALLAHASSEE—According to a new bill approved by the Florida House, school districts can't stop a book containing "materials harmful to minors" from being banned, even if it has scientific or artistic value. The bill, which passed after nearly two hours of debate on Thursday, builds on a controversial 2022 law allowing Floridians to challenge books in schools they believe to be inappropriate for children. Republican Rep. Doug Bankson argues that …