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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
James Pollard

South Carolina education board deciding whether to limit books and other 'age appropriate' materials

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The State Board of Education is considering a universal definition of “age appropriate” educational materials in South Carolina schools and libraries that would bar descriptions or visual depictions of what it deems sexual conduct, and items that are “obscene” or “indecent.”

The regulation is the latest effort from conservative policymakers to restrict public school students' access to books covering topics of race, gender identity and sexual orientation.

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