Proposal links Arkansas library funding to limiting access to ‘sexually explicit materials’

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 927

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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The Arkansas State Library Board on Friday proposed requiring libraries to restrict children’s access to “sexually explicit” materials in order to receive state funding.

The board unanimously accepted a revised draft of the proposed rules after discussing them with library directors and Department of Education officials for more than two hours at its quarterly meeting Friday. Arkansans will have 30 days to provide feedback on the proposal.

If approved by the board and …

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