PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Sixteen books in Polk County school libraries have been pulled from the shelves and “quarantined” because the content was considered “obscene, or harmful to children.” Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) administrators spent the morning of Jan. 25 collecting books from media centers throughout the county after County Citizens Defending Freedom (CCDF), a conservative organization, complained to Polk County School Superintendent Frederick Heid that the books contained material “harmful to children.” In an email sent throughout the district, Heid said he did not believe it was his role to “approve/evaluate instructional or resource materials at that level.” But, “it is also my obligation to provide safeguards to protect our employees. The district will be taking steps to ensure that we address this issue honestly, fairly and transparently.” Director of Communications for PCPS, Jason Geary responded in an email that books have been placed “in quarantine” until a review committee has …
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