Prohibits publishers from limiting the number of copies of e-books available at public libraries in New York.
Provides that publicly funded libraries may not ban books because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval; directs school districts to adopt the ALA library bill of rights.
Corrects language relating to indigenous libraries from Indian libraries.
Requires librarians for schools in every elementary, middle and high school in New York city.
Schools; school libraries; books; prohibition
"Freedom to Read Act"; establishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; protects school library staff members and librarians.
"Freedom to Read Act"; establishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; protects school library staff members and librarians.
Directs the state librarian to provide guidance regarding evidence-based practices for literacy education to certain libraries.
Includes whether an individual was in custody on the death certificate for such individual; requires such information to be included in the publicly available statistics published on the website of the department of health.
Requires public and not-for-profit libraries to implement risk evaluations and determinations, workplace trainings, and other measures for the prevention of workplace violence.