A new law signed in Illinois will require the state's libraries to uphold a pledge not to ban material because of partisan disapproval.
In this screenshot from a livestream broadcast by the State of Illinois, Sen. Laura Murphy, a Democrat from Des Plaines, speaks during a news conference and bill signing, Monday, June 12, 2023, at Harold Washington Library's Thomas Hughes Children's Library in downtown Chicago. The new law will require the state's libraries to uphold a pledge not to ban material because of partisan disapproval, starting on Jan. 1, 2024. If they refuse, they will not receive state funding.
“We are not saying that every book should be in every single library,” said Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, who is also the state librarian and was the driving force behind the legislation. “What this law does is it says, let’s trust our experience and education of our librarians to decide what books should be in circulation.”
To be eligible for state funds, Illinois public libraries must adopt the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, which holds that “materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation,” or subscribe to a similar pledge. “While it’s true that kids need guidance, and that some ideas can be objectionable, trying to weaponize local government to force one-size-fits-all standards onto the entire community for reasons of bigotry, or as a substitute for active and involved, is wrong," Stava-Murray said Monday at the bill's signing, which took place at a children’s library in downtown Chicago.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign bill preventing books bans in Illinois MondayThe Illinois Senate has passed a measure that would help to prevent the practice of banning books, which Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says is in response to efforts in other states to restrict access to reading materials for political and personal reasons.
Leer más »
Watch: Pritzker signs bill making Illinois first state to outlaw book bansThe legislation, which was authored in response to efforts in other states to restrict access to reading materials for political and personal reasons, passed the Senate in early May after being approved by the House last year.
Leer más »
'First of its kind' Illinois law will penalize libraries that ban booksA new law signed in Illinois on Monday will require the state's libraries to uphold a pledge not to ban material because of partisan disapproval, starting on Jan. 1, 2024
Leer más »
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signs first of its kind anti-book ban billGovernor JB Pritzker signed historic legislation Monday that would ban libraries from banning books.
Leer más »
'First of its kind' Illinois law will penalize libraries that ban booksA new law signed in Illinois on Monday will require the state's libraries to uphold a pledge not to ban material because of partisan disapproval, starting on Jan. 1, 2024. If they refuse, they will not receive state funding. Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the law will make Illinois the first state in the nation to outlaw book bans. The new measure comes into play as states across the U.S. push to remove certain books in schools and libraries, especially those about LGBTQ+ themes and by people of color. Illinois lawmakers’ approval of the bill splintered across party lines, with Republicans in opposition.
Leer más »
Daily Herald wins general excellence in two Illinois newspaper contestsThe Daily Herald took first place for general excellence in a pair of Illinois newspaper contests.
Leer más »