The new policies come after parents spoke out raising concerns that children were being exposed to inappropriate material in libraries.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Public Library Service voted Thursday to approve changes to the state’s library code.raising concerns that children were being exposed to inappropriate material in libraries., Gov.
Libraries cannot add books to their collection with sexually explicit material if it’s marketed toward a childThe Alabama Public Library Service met Thursday to approve changes to the state code.“I think these are common sense solutions that make sure we keep sexually explicit material out of Alabama children’s sections, and that we make sure that children are safeguarded and protected, and that we value their innocence,” Wahl said.The code changes take effect July 17.
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