Rules being finalized for Iowa book ban law
(ABC 6 News) — In Iowa, there is now further guidance of the state’s book ban law as the school process is being finalized. The law, passed last year, bans books depicting sex acts from school libraries. One of the changes made by the Board of Education requires districts to update an online list of books in their libraries twice per year.
Iowa State Board of Education meets to discuss proposed rules for book ban law
The Iowa State Board of Education met Wednesday to discuss proposed rules for implementing a 2023 law that bans books depicting sex acts in school. Senate File 496, signed into law last year, requires schools to remove books depicting sexual acts. It also prohibits discussions on gender identity and sexual orientation before seventh grade.
Iowa State Board of Education finalizes rules surrounding book ban law in schools
If the law is violated, it would first result in a written warning, then a hearing and disciplinary action if it continues.
Iowa Board of Education advances new rules on school library restrictions
Public comments are being gathered and a public hearing on the proposed rules is scheduled for December in Des Moines.
Iowa Ed Board advances rules restricting school books
The Iowa Board of Education voted Wednesday to move ahead with final rules seeking to clarify restrictions under a state law that prohibits books and curriculum in K-12 schools that
Iowa State Board of Education finalizing rules for book ban law
The Iowa State Board of Education is finalizing the process that schools will use to ban books that depict sex acts from school libraries.
Iowa State Board of Education puts finishing touches on rules surrounding book ban law in schools
If the law is violated, it would first result in a written warning, then a hearing and disciplinary action if it continues.
Iowa Board of Education advances rules restricting school books
Iowa recorded the second-highest number of instances among states in the last school year where access to books in schools was restricted, according to a new report by PEN America.
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