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Parents, residents urge Tempe Union to remove sexually explicit books from school libraries
Summary
Five public commenters told the Tempe Union High School District governing board that sexually explicit titles in school libraries violate Arizona law and are driving families away; speakers urged opt-in notification and removal but the board took no action during public comment.
At a Tempe Union High School District governing board meeting, five public commenters urged the board to remove sexually explicit books from school libraries and to adopt stronger parental-notice and opt-in policies. The comments came during the meeting's public-comment period and included citations to state law and U.S. Supreme Court precedent.
Commenters said the presence of certain titles undermines parental trust and contributes to declining enrollment. "This isn't a policy debate. It is a legal breach," said Sloan Adams, identifying himself as "a father, a taxpayer," referring to his reading of the district's…
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