Georgia lawmakers push to criminalize school librarians over book content
Georgia state senators are considering proposals that would require school libraries to notify parents of every book their child checks out and subject school librarians to criminal charges for distributing material containing obscenity. These measures are part of a broader push by Republicans to root out what they see as inappropriate material from schools and libraries, while opponents argue that it's a campaign of censorship meant to block children's freedom to learn. The bills have sparked controversy, with supporters arguing for parental rights and opponents raising concerns about First Amendment rights and the potential impact on students' access to ideas.