Broward County Public Schools in Florida voted unanimously to leave the Bible in its libraries Wednesday.
BCPS, the state’s second largest school district, established a Superintendent’s Review Committee earlier this year to filter complaints about books in schools. Activist Chaz Stevens filed the complaint against the Bible but was not present when the committee voted to allow it.
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“It is obvious the Bible’s content is too sensitive or controversial for a typical classroom setting,” Stevens’s complaint read.
The meeting was met with protesters who were against the complaint. They held signs in support of the Bible outside the Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center in Fort Lauderdale.
“It is important for world studies. I believe the Bible should be on the shelf. I also think the Torah and Quran should on shelves as well, especially in high schools,” retired district librarian turned committee member Elaine Aaron told the Sun Sentinel. “Students need the materials to make their own decisions.”
Stevens told the outlet that he “completely expected” his challenge to fail. He has performed similar challenges before.
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BCPS is the nation’s sixth-largest school district. It is Florida’s second largest school district. Its policy on the Bible will apply to its 239 schools, centers, technical colleges, and 87 charter schools.
Florida has required all of its school districts to create committees to allow parents to challenge books they believe to be inappropriate.
