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Students and community members protest book removals; board cites state statute and parental choice
Summary
Multiple students and community members used the April 3 public comment period to protest recent book removals from Clay County school libraries, saying the changes limit access to diverse perspectives and library resources.
A series of public‑comment speakers at the April 3 Clay County School Board meeting urged the board to restore books removed from district libraries and criticized the district's review process.
High school students Sylvia McCreany, Mia Bridal and Connor Bridal told the board that library shelves have been stripped of titles they consider important for education, identity and critical thinking. "We want our books back," said Sylvia McCreany. Connor Bridal, who identified as a queer transgender student,…
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