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Resident urges Pinellas Schools to return books removed under school challenges, cites judge Mendoza ruling and Florida statute
Summary
A public commenter asked the board to restore books removed from district shelves, citing Florida Statute 1000.02 and a recent ruling by Judge Mendoza concerning HB 1069; the commenter urged immediate action rather than waiting for appeals.
A member of the public told the Pinellas County School Board on Aug. 19 that books removed from district shelves should be returned immediately, citing Florida Statute section 1000.02 and a recent district court ruling she said listed books that should not have been removed.
"Books in hands impacts children achieving academic success," said Nicole St. Leger, who identified herself during the public comment period and asked the board to restore books…
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