Support the Freedom to Read

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The freedom to read is under attack. Nationally coordinated campaigns to ban books, harass teachers, and intimidate school librarians have reached every county and the halls of the South Carolina State House. House Bill 4059, introduced in February 2025, would help protect school librarians and affirm our state's commitment to the Freedom to Read.

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Lawmakers need to hear from their constituents who support the Freedom to Read. You can use this form to send an email to your state House and Senate members.

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House Bill 4059 This bill would require each school district to set up a formal Material Review Committee to review book challenges. Each committee would be required to include at least one certified school library media specialist. The bill also states that no individual or group has the right to infringe upon the right of a student to access such materials unless determined through established legal and administrative processes. To read the full text of the bill and find more details about why we support it, visit our Legislation page for H. 4059.

Tell Your Lawmakers: I Support the Freedom to Read

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Lawmakers need to hear from their constituents who support the Freedom to Read. You can use this form to send an email to your state House and Senate members.

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