ACLU discusses SC book bans

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– So far, under State Superintendent Ellen Weaver, the South Carolina Board of Education has banned 7 books from all public schools.

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the board will meet again to consider the fate of 2 more.

An 8th grade literature textbook and a novel titled ‘crank’.

Monday afternoon, December 2, the American Civil Liberties Union held a news conference in objection to the board’s decisions and book banning in general.

Supporters of the book bans say they prevent students from being exposed to inappropriate material in a public school setting.