Public comment period has opened for proposed vague Missouri Book Ban Law
Comment period has opened for the proposed vague MO law that would allow anyone to challenge access to books and undermines the professional judgment of librarians.
Libraries that do not comply will lose funding, which will lead to their likely closure.
MO Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said he did not have a librarian or a library representative help with drafting the proposed rule. He said the policy was inspired by conversations he had across the state with Missourians and librarians about book challenges.Utterly appalling.
If you are a MO resident you have thirty days from Nov 15th to write or email to comment on this proposed law.
Comments may be submitted to the Secretary of State’s office via email at [email protected] or by traditional mail to Office of the Missouri Secretary of State, P.O. Box 1767, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
Comments submitted via email must include “15 CSR 30-200.015” in the subject line
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/comment-period-opens-on-missouri-secretary-of-state-s-book-ban-proposal