Florida Schools Remove Hundreds of Books Amid Growing Ban Movement

Florida's Department of Education has released a list of over 700 books removed from schools following a state law allowing parents to challenge library content. The list, which has doubled since last year, includes classics like "Beloved" and "Slaughterhouse-Five." The law, House Bill 1069, mandates a process for parents to object to materials deemed inappropriate. Critics argue this has led to widespread censorship, driven by conservative groups, limiting students' access to diverse literature. Florida leads the nation in book bans, with significant financial and educational impacts reported.