Wilson County Schools removed 425 book titles to align with Tennessee’s new law requiring age-appropriate content in school libraries. This decision reflects a shift towards stricter content review, aiming to protect young readers and address parents' concerns about ideological balance in education.
Tennessee Schools Enforce Age-Appropriate Content Policies: A Big Win For Parents After Two Years of Legal Wrangling
Wilson County Schools recently removed approximately 425 book titles from its shelves to comply with Tennessee’s Age-Appropriate Materials Act of 2022, which prohibits materials with explicit sexual content, violence, or other mature themes that may not be suitable for school-age students. Enacted on July 1, the legislation mandates that school districts review their collections to align with updated guidelines on content suitability, giving media specialists and librarians the task of regularly evaluating materials to ensure compliance.
Rutherford County Schools has also taken steps to address Tennessee’s new Age-Appropriate Materials Act with a policy mandating the removal of materials found to be in violation of the law, as well as conducting regular reviews of library content to maintain compliance.