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    First person: The book bans leaving Florida school bookshelves empty

    In July 2022, Florida Governor DeSantis signed Florida House Bill 1467. It requires all schoolbooks to be reviewed by a district employee holding an educational media specialist certificate. Shortly after the bill went into effect, videos started popping up on social media of empty school bookshelves.
    Mar 03, 2023 3 minutes
    A bookshelf packed with children's books. (Catherine McQueen/Getty Images)

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    In July 2022, Florida Governor DeSantis signed Florida House Bill 1467. It requires all schoolbooks to be reviewed by a district employee holding an educational media specialist certificate, to ensure the books are grade level appropriate and free of pornography.

    Shortly after the bill went into effect, videos started popping up on social media of empty school bookshelves.

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