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PEN America reports record school book removals as Florida expands collection reviews

WUSF/Antonio GalloAI briefOct 5 · 9:20 AM ET

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WUSF reports PEN America counted 11,982 school book removals nationwide over the past year, its highest recorded total, with many occurring in Florida and Texas. The organization’s count includes temporary withdrawals. Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack has directed districts to review collections and remove sexually explicit materials without waiting for complaints. Districts that fail to comply risk losing state funding, according to WUSF.

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