SB 1583A: Freedom to Read

  • Status: Passed Senate
  • Position: Support
  • Bill Number: SB 1583
  • Session: 2024
  • Latest Update: February 13, 2024
A pile of I Read Banned Books pins

Summary

Students deserve to feel affirmed and welcome in Oregon public schools — and they should be free to read, learn and share ideas without fear of discriminatory censorship!

SB 1583 would prevent book bans and other forms of censorship in Oregon public schools if the ban or censorship constitutes discrimination based on race, national origin, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military status or marital or family status.

2024 Legislative Hub

Related Issues

LGBTQ+ Rights Racial Justice Free Speech Youth & Student Rights View All Issues

Related Content

Campaign
Jan 2024
2024 Legislative session hub
  • Criminal Justice|
  • +3 Issues

2024 Legislative Session Hub

A hub for the 2024 State of Oregon Legislative Session — you will find bill info, updates and ways to take action.
Campaign
Sep 2023
A notebook paper background with ACLU stickers and the covers of several banned or challenged books
  • Free Speech|
  • +3 Issues

Banned Books

A hub for all things Banned Books!
News & Commentary
Mar 27, 2024
A black and white photo of Candace against a book page background with pressed flowers. A banner at the top reads: "In Memory of Candance Dunn Morgan, librarian, ACLU supporter, advocate"
  • Free Speech|
  • +1 Issue

Remembering Candace Dunn Morgan (1942 — 2023)

As Women’s History month draws to a close, we want to take a moment to remember Candance Dunn Morgan, a woman who left an indelible mark on the ACLU of Oregon. Candy was a long-time ACLU board member who also served two stints as the Board president from 2005 – 2006 and 2011 – 2014.
News & Commentary
Feb 22, 2024
A pile of I Read Banned Books pins
  • Free Speech|
  • +3 Issues

Book Bans Have No Place in Oregon Schools

A former Oregon teacher's personal and written testimony in support of SB 1583, submitted to the Senate Committee on Education on February 15, 2024.