
Alberta introduces new standards for books in school libraries
The Alberta government has announced new standards regarding inappropriate sexual content in school libraries.
Under the standards, school libraries are not permitted to include library materials containing explicit sexual content, with non-explicit content to be accessible only to Grade 10 and above students, if it is considered age-appropriate.
Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides says these standards are not about banning books but ensuring school boards have clear guidance to ensure age-appropriate access to school library materials.
“Our actions to ensure that materials in school libraries don’t expose children to sexual content were never about banning books,” Nicolaides remarked Thursday.