Alabama state library board creates sample policies to implement controversial rule changes

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: August 31, 2026

Words: 955

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago


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The Alabama Public Library Service unveiled a set of sample policies earlier this summer that they say will allow local libraries to remain in compliance with controversial administrative code changes adopted in the past two years.

The set includes three examples, known as A, B and C, with different formats, but all contain the elements of changes approved by APLS in 2024 and 2025 that directed local libraries to restrict content or risk losing …

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