Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Modifies State Book Challenge Law

The new legislation restricts non-parents to one book challenge per month, aiming to address misuse and ensure educational integrity.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to amend Florida's book challenge law, limiting challenges from non-parents to one per month.
The amendment follows a report showing Florida led the U.S. in school book bans, with 3,135 instances in the last six months.
Critics argue the original law allowed excessive challenges, leading to widespread book removals from schools.
The change was partly prompted by actions from liberal activists, including challenges to mainstream texts like the Bible.
PEN America's report highlights that the majority of banned books involved topics on race, sexuality, and gender identity.