The Alabama Public Library Service is currently considering changes to its administrative regulations proposed by Gov. Kay Ivey in response to concerns from some that libraries are giving minors access to inappropriate materials. There is.

But Clean Up Alabama, a leading organization that advocates for policies restricting LGBTQ+ and sexual content, said in an email last week that the changes don't go far enough.

“What you need to know right away is that this code change does not protect children from exposure to extreme gender ideology or sexually explicit content in public libraries.” the group wrote in an email sent Feb. 1. 28. “Also, the changes to our bylaws do not commit us to completely severing ties with the American Library Association, a far-left Marxist organization.”

The change would require libraries to develop a policy on how to handle reconsideration requests, but there are no details on what that policy would include.

In an email, Clean Up Alabama thanked Ivey for “publicly addressing the issue of child-unsuitable content in public libraries” and the APLS Board of Directors for acting on her recommendations. expresses one's intention.

“However, we called for clear, common-sense changes that would make state funding for local libraries conditional on implementing policies that protect minors from exposure to sexual content.” the group said. “These changes do not accomplish that request.”

Instead, the group said in an email that its governing rules state that “material intended for minors may include content that is obscene, sexually explicit, promiscuous, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender nonconforming.” The authors suggest that materials should include a material selection policy that specifies what must not be done. Necessary safeguards to prevent minors from being exposed to sexual content. There is no public funding for ALA membership, training, or other resources. ”

The proposed policy on books for minors mirrors a controversial policy passed last month by the Prattville Library Board, which along with leaders of Clean Up Alabama helped lead the uproar. It was written in part by Laura Clark, a Prattville resident and attorney. Members of Clean Up Alabama's sister organization Mamas for Liberty refer to the Platteville policy as “Hannah's work,” an apparent reference to Clean Up Alabama executive director Hannah Reese.

When Ivey proposed changes to the code, she said it was vague enough to allow local library boards to continue to control content curation while providing stronger requirements for state aid. He said that.

Reed Freely Alabama, a group formed in opposition to Clean Up Alabama, also objects to the code, and the Alabama Library Association is proposing its own rewrite of the code changes.

Neither side appears to be happy with Ivey's proposed changes, as Clean Up Alabama clearly opposes the current code language.