United StatesHouse resolution would urge schools to protect access to books
This nonbinding resolution would ask local governments and school districts to protect students’ access to varied books and educators’ and librarians’ ability to teach.
What it does
Local governments and school districts would be urged to follow recommended steps when reviewing requests to restrict books and offer books with varied viewpoints. These requests would not be binding.
The House would call for ending executive orders and directives that restrict reading and learning in public schools based on content. The resolution would not cancel them itself.
Argument forSchools that follow these recommendations could help students explore different experiences and ideas through a wide range of books.
Argument againstBecause these requests are nonbinding, students might see no change in access if schools and federal officials decline to act.
More detail
The House would urge local governments and school districts to follow recommended steps for reviewing requests to restrict books and protect access to varied books. The requests seek to protect students’ learning and the ability of educators and librarians to teach. Local governments and school districts would not be required to act.
The House would call for ending executive orders and directives that restrict reading and learning based on content. This request concerns public schools in the United States. The resolution would not cancel any order or require officials to act.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1Submitted in HouseLatest
- Oct 1Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Introduced
EducationCivil Rights & Voting