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Public splits over Freedom to Read grant and library materials as consent agenda passes 5-2
Summary
Public commenters urged the board both to accept a Freedom to Read Foundation grant and to reject it; the board approved the consent agenda (which included the grant) by a 5-2 margin after debate in public comment
Members of the public and advocacy groups urged the Wake County Board of Education to either accept or reject a proposed Freedom to Read Foundation grant and debated broader concerns about library materials and book challenges during public comment. The board subsequently approved the consent agenda, which included the grant, by a 5-2 vote.
Supporters of the grant, including parent Margaret Bilodeau, said the funding would support student- and community-facing activities during Banned Books Week and help defend students' access…
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