Missouri Secretary of State pauses funding for OverDrive, Used at K-12 Libraries | KHSB
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins announced a pause in funding pending an investigation into OverDrive, which provides access to ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for K-12 school libraries across the state. Hoskins based his decision on “allegations regarding inappropriate materials accessible to minors.” 

Virginia District Votes to Remove Six Books from School Libraries, Keeps One | Rocktown Now
The Rockingham County School Board has voted to remove six books from their school libraries: Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Tilt and Tricks by Ellen Hopkins, Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender, Fade by Robert Cormier, and The Duff by Kody Keplinger. Stars in Their Eyes by Jessica Walton was kept on the high school shelves.

South Dakota Senate Replaces ‘Locking Up Librarians’ Bill with Appeal Process for Obscenity Determinations | South Dakota Searchlight
The South Dakota Senate gutted a bill that would have subjected librarians to criminal prosecution for disseminating obscene material to children, replacing that language with a requirement that school and public libraries allow for appeals of their determinations on obscene material. The bill will now go back to the House for consideration of the amendment and could go to a conference committee if the House does not concur.

Our Books Help Teach LGBTQ Themes in Schools. Should SCOTUS Allow Parents to Opt Out? | Time
On April 22, Mahmoud v. Taylor will be argued in front of the Supreme Court of the United States, in a case involving the constitutionality of inclusive education.

Legislators Push Rhode Island Freedom to Read Act | EG News
Some state legislators and advocates are pushing for the Rhode Island Freedom to Read Act, which would shield libraries and schools from book challenges and censorship attempts. According to supporters, the bills put forth by Sen. Mark McKenney (D-Dist. 30, Warwick) and Rep. David Morales (D-Dist. 7, Providence) aim to ensure First Amendment protections for all Rhode Islanders.

Utah Banned a 17th Book from All Public Schools | The Salt Lake Tribune
Tricks by Ellen Hopkins joins 16 other titles banned from Utah’s public schools.

Trump Allies Are Deploying This “Book-Banning Pastor” to Local School Districts | Mother Jones
With backing from Turning Point USA, John Amanchukwu has created a ruckus in at least 18 states.