Florida district removes books from children's school library for 'formal review'

Books were removed from several school libraries in Jacksonville, Florida, parents and staff said, after Duval County Public Schools announced a “formal review” in line with state legislation on January 23. Duval Public Schools said it was launching the review to comply with a Florida law regarding “school media centers and classroom libraries”. Reportedly, all school library books must be reviewed by a certified media specialist according to legislation from the Florida Department of Education, the district said. Footage recorded at Mandarin Middle School, located in Duval County, shows empty shelves in the school library on Friday, January 27th.

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