"Florida School District Removes Dictionaries and Encyclopedias Due to 'Sexual' Content Concerns"

The Escambia County School District in Florida removed dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other books from its library shelves due to concerns about sexual content, in response to Florida's HB 1069 bill. The removal of over 1,600 titles, including biographies of celebrities and historical figures, has led to a federal lawsuit filed by PEN America and others, alleging violations of free speech and equal protection rights. The school district defends its actions, stating that the books have not been banned but are under review for compliance with the new legislation.