By Nikolas Lanum

The Indian River County School Board unanimously voted to remove books from school shelves during an August 28, 2023 meeting. (Screenshot/School District of Indian River County)

A Florida school board voted unanimously to remove several dozen books from school shelves after concerned citizens read graphic excerpts from the hotly debated novels.

The board decided to remove the books in question because of a rule signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in May that states parents “shall have the right to read passages from any material that is subject to an objection.”

Under HB 1069, if a school board denies parents the right to read passages considered “pornographic” or “harmful to minors,” the school district must discontinue the use of such materials.  (Click to continue reading)

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Florida school board forced to remove dozens of books after parents read ‘graphic’ passages aloud