States / New York / S 8630

S 8630 Passed First Chamber

Enacts the "freedom to read act"

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Requires each board of education to adopt a written policy for reconsideration of school library materials and make such policy available on its website; requires such policies to include provisions for the creation of a reconsideration committee to review complaints regarding school library materials; requires the commissioner of education to develop one or more model policies for school districts.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Dec 22, 2025
Last action
Jun 4, 2026 — RETURNED TO SENATE
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
77 · High