banned books

The Escambia County School Board deposed student plaintiffs in a book ban lawsuit. Now, board members are asking an appeals court to let them avoid getting deposed themselves

Republican attorneys general from 21 states are trying to help sway a federal appeals court to uphold a 2023 Florida law that led to books being removed from school libraries.

Despite budgetary pressures, the Escambia County School Board has spent nearly $1 million on legal fees to keep certain books out of school libraries.

A federal judge has ruled that a key part of a 2023 Florida law that led to books being removed from school libraries is “overbroad and unconstitutional.”

A federal appeals court has rejected an attempt to shield the school board members from testifying about removing or restricting access to books in Escambia school libraries

Republican legislators say the bill would protect children from harmful content. Critics argue it would escalate challenges of books in schools.

Recent changes to state law have empowered parents and residents to challenge school library books.

Three parents are challenging a Florida law that increased scrutiny of school-library books and instructional materials. They want to be able to challenge book removals.

Florida lawmakers are making good on their promise to ease regulations on the state’s public schools while curbing school book challenges under bills making their way to the governor's desk.

More than 1,000 Florida residents were surveyed about their beliefs about public education, public school funding, and who should call the shots in the state’s public schools.