Leon schools policy tells parents to approve each book, or allow students check out any book

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FLV) – The Leon County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new library book policy meant to provide parental controls on what content children are allowed to check out.

The decision came after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1069, a bill that restricts pronoun usage in schools, while also mandating counties produce updated parental rights policies in regards to school library content.

The new policy allows for parents to choose between two options for their child’s library access. Option one allows for full and complete library access without parental approval and option two requires the parent to approve each individual piece of library material that the child selects.