AN ACT CONCERNING A FREEDOM TO READ.

HB 5508 protects the existing authority of local and regional school boards to select materials for school libraries. It amends statutes to ensure these boards retain control over which books and resources are available in school library collections. The bill directly affects school boards, administrators, and library staff by preserving their current decision-making role without creating new restrictions or requirements. It is a procedural measure focused on maintaining current practices, not altering access to materials.