New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Removal of Books From School Libraries

A parents’ rights group called the law grandstanding and disputed the notion that book banning is taking place nationwide.
New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Removal of Books From School Libraries
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks in New York City on Jan. 31, 2023. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law on Monday prohibiting what he calls book banning in schools.
Under the law, the Freedom to Read Act, students have a right to “explore and engage with differing perspectives,” and school and public libraries “play a unique role in promoting intellectual freedom, providing equitable access to learning resources, and promoting democracy by providing service to all.”