Wisconsin libraries would have to notify parents about the books their kids check out under GOP proposal [View all]

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Wisconsin libraries would have to notify parents about the books their kids check out under GOP proposal
A separate bill would also repeal a protection for librarians related to distributing obscene materials
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By Anya van Wagtendonk Friday, November 24, 2023, 5:00am


Young people's use of libraries would face increased scrutiny under Republican bills being considered in the Wisconsin Legislature.

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Opponents of such restrictions said they tend to target books that deal with LGBTQ+ themes or issues of diversity or discrimination.

The Wisconsin proposals would require librarians and school librarians to alert parents about what kids under 16 are checking out.
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The bills come at a time when Wisconsin Republicans are again proposing what they call a "Parents Bill of Rights," which would, among other things, give parents the power to review instructional materials for their kids.

Taken together, the legislation amounts to "intimidation on librarians and educators, all under the guise of parental rights," argued Kasey Meehan, the Freedom to Read Program Director at PEN America, which advocates for free expression rights................................