Keeping explicit library-books out of kids hands. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft proposes new rules for Missouri libraries. He wants to require libararies to have written policies on what material is age appropriate, and then have a plan to keep inappropriate material away from minors.
Ashcroft said he is not banning any books — instead, he said if a libary has a book with adult imagery, it shouldn’t be available to kids. Ashcroft’s office controls state money for libraries as well as handling federal and state grants.