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Wes Moore speaks at an event on the Biden Administration's workforce initiative plan at Carver Vocational School on November 13, 2023, in Baltimore, Maryland.Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation. On Thursday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) enacted HB 0785, known as the Freedom to Read Act, into law, prohibiting libraries that receive state funding from banning books. “Schools should be working to build inclusive environments that reflect the diversity of their student body and community. It is especially critical that state leaders like Governor Moore rise up for policies that foster inclusive learning when resources and supports for LGBTQI+ youth continue to be targeted by extremists across the country,” GLSEN’s Executive Director Melanie Willingham-Jagger said in a statement emailed to Truthout. HB 0785 safeguards the autonomy of libraries that receive state funding by prohibiting the censorship of books based on the creator’s background, origin, or viewpoints, as well as partisan disapproval. The bill also ensures protection for school and public library staff who adhere to the state library standards outlined in the bill, shielding them from retaliation. Violation of these provisions could result in the loss of state funding for libraries. DON’T MISS A BEAT Get the latest news and thought-provoking analysis from Truthout. * Email* * * * * * * * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. “This session, I wanted to put some safeguards and best practices in place to prevent intolerance and hate from taking further root in our state institutions and schools,” said Speaker Adrienne Jones (D), one of the sponsors of the bill. 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