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Maine Educators, Free Speech Advocates Decry Proposal To Limit 'Obscene' Books In Public Schools
Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:03:27
Publish Date: 2019-02-04 16:21:41
Description: A bill proposed by a state lawmaker from New Gloucester could limit the distribution of books and other materials in public schools that are judged to be “obscene.” The measure drew opposition Monday morning from a host of free-speech advocates, teachers and librarians, who say they worry that that it could have a “chilling effect” on what schools are allowed to teach.
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