The extremely broad language of SC Regulation 43.170 Uniform Procedure for Selection/Reconsideration of Instructional Materials supports the dangerous removal of hundreds of books and threatens the free flow of ideas and information.

The League has testified, but we need lots of individual voices--like YOURS. 

Sign the form.  

A Feb. 13 postcard to the SC Board of Ed will be generated to support amendments: 

• A centralized opt-out process that allows parents to opt their children out of any titles they deem unsuitable for the individual student. 
• A reasonable definition of “obscene materials” that is consistent with existing state law, and which takes into account the artistic and literary merit of instructional materials. 
• A limit on the number of formal challenges a complainant can file at one time. 
• A requirement that challenged books remain on shelves while under review. 
• The inclusion of at least one certified school librarian and a team of at least five classroom teachers on instructional material review committees at the school, district, and state levels.
• A mandate that complainants have a documented conversation about the merits of the work with school administrators before filing a formal challenge. 
• The inclusion of high school students on high school level instructional material review committees.