Dozens Object to Rule Requiring Arkansas Libraries to Restrict ‘Sexually Explicit’ Materials

Dozens object to proposed library rule

Dozens of Arkansans told the Department of Education that they oppose requiring public libraries to restrict children’s access to “sexually explicit materials” in order to receive state funding.

Dozens object to rule requiring Arkansas libraries to restrict ‘sexually explicit’ materials

LITTLE ROCK — Dozens of Arkansans told the Department of Education that they oppose requiring public libraries to restrict children’s access to “sexually explicit materials” in order to receive state funding.

ACLU of Arkansas urges state to scrap proposed rule for public library funding or potentially face litigation | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas urged the state on Monday to ditch a proposed rule on public library funding, saying the state and public libraries could face litigation if it is implemented.

ACLU speaks up against sex ed censorship rule in libraries

A rule change geared at keeping young people from learning about sex and their changing bodies is a violation of First Amendment rights, the ACLU of Arkansas said.

Report: “Dozens Object to Rule Requiring Arkansas Libraries To Restrict ‘Sexually Explicit’ Materials”

From the Arkansas Advocate:  Dozens of Arkansans told the Department of Education that they oppose requiring public libraries to restrict children’s access to “sexually explicit materials” in order to receive state funding. At least 62 people submitted concerns in writing by Friday about the draft rule requiring libraries to ensure patrons age 16 or younger cannot check out materials that depict or describe sexual contact and behavior. Monday wa…