Revise laws related to school and public library standards

This bill updates laws governing school and public library collections in Montana by prohibiting the exclusion or restriction of books based on their creator's background, views, or the material's ideological content. For school libraries, it requires trustees to establish a formal process for handling objections from students, parents, or staff, ensuring challenged materials remain available during review and mandating reports on outcomes to the state superintendent. Public libraries must adopt similar policies administered by the chief librarian, allowing restrictions only for practical reasons like shelf space, pedagogical concerns, or legal compliance, while also requiring challenge reports to be submitted to the state librarian. The legislation aims to create consistent, transparent procedures for managing library collections while protecting access to diverse viewpoints.