Missouri GOP Moves To Defund Public Libraries If They Don’t Censor Allegedly “Non-Age-Appropriate” Books

October 19, 2022 Education, Republicans

From GOP Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft:

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office has submitted a proposed rule that would establish a certification requirement for libraries receiving state funds and institute measures to protect minors from non-age-appropriate materials.

As stated in the proposal, libraries would adopt written policies determining what material is age-appropriate. As well, state funds could not be used to purchase or acquire inappropriate materials in any form that appeal to the prurient interest of a minor.

Libraries also would be required to honor a parent’s decision as to what material their child has access to in the library. Parents would have the right to challenge a library’s age-appropriate designation for any material.

“When state dollars are involved, we want to bring back local control and parental involvement in determining what children are exposed to,” said Ashcroft. “Foremost, we want to protect our children.”

Ashcroft appeared on JMG in September when he backed a lawsuit that would prevent the courts from reviewing congressional maps.



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