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Pennsylvania school board approves controversial book policy
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. – The Central Bucks College Board on Tuesday permitted a brand new coverage change that enables them to manage which books and supplies are allowed of their libraries primarily based on sexual content material.
The varsity board voted to have the precise to ban books with sexualized content material with “specific written descriptions of sexual acts.”
The board mentioned it doesn’t plan to take away any books at the moment within the library, however will management new materials sooner or later.
Critics, together with the ACLU, say the coverage would start a wave of books to be banned, particularly books focusing on LGBT+ college students.
Some spoke in favor of the change, however most college students and fogeys pleaded with the board earlier than the vote to not cross the brand new coverage.
At the least 1 college board members expressed authorized considerations..saying the coverage might violate 1st Modification rights to free speech.
Central Bucks College District is identical district that has come underneath hearth not too long ago for banning the satisfaction flag in school rooms.
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Luigi Mangione arrives at Pennsylvania courthouse
Luigi Mangione, the man charged in the killing of United Healthcare’s CEO, arrived at a Pennsylvania courthouse early Thursday for a hearing. He may soon be returned to New York
Luigi Mangione, the man charged in the killing of United Healthcare’s CEO, arrived at a Pennsylvania courthouse early Thursday for a hearing. He may soon be returned to New York
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Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey farewell address on Capitol Hill
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Sinkhole opens behind Walgreens at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
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