Moms Say: Thanks for Keeping Book Bans Out of Washington State!
Lisa Lederer, 202/371-1996
“Washington State moms applaud our state lawmakers for taking quick and meaningful action to protect students’ freedom to learn by proactively addressing harmful book bans that are taking root here and across the country. In passing ESHB 2331 today, our state legislature has taken an important and strong stand for school diversity and inclusion and helped ensure that students and educators can access diverse, affirming books in their public schools and libraries. And if complaints are filed about instructional materials or books, Washingtonians can now have the confidence that school districts will use thoughtful policies and processes to resolve them in alignment with our state’s anti-discrimination laws.
“Moms in Washington State and across the country oppose book bans and censorship that undermines public education and denies children access to the rich history and the diversity that make our communities strong. We commend state legislators for moving proactively to address this issue, so educators here can make professional decisions that allow our kids to access books and instructional materials with diverse, inclusive viewpoints that are reflective of, and welcoming to, us all.
“MomsRising members from across the state testified in support of this legislation and urged lawmakers to pass it. We are grateful that our voices were heard. We look forward to Governor Inslee signing the legislation into law.”