Lawmakers Vote to Restrict Access to Homosexual-Themed Children’s Books

“We’re not looking to ban any books,” (Rep. Sally) Kern said. “We just think the books should be easily identifiable to parents who may not want a child to read those materials.”

However, library officials have indicated they will not cooperate with parents’ requests

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From LibraryLaw Blog:

Once again, one has to wonder whether legislators have studied the First Amendment, and if they have, whether they care. Although minors are not entitled to works that could actually be considered "harmful to minors," the breadth of the restriction in the resolution is staggering, bearing no resemblance to the legal standard. For a good summary of case law upholding minors' rights to receive information, see the 2004 Jenner & Block memorandum to the Freedom to Read Foundation.

You may view the resolution at LibraryLaw Blog.