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Book bans cost some districts nearly 10% of budgets

Original: Have you ever wondered what the actual cost is to strip a book from library shelves? In some districts, it could cost ne

EveryLibrary reports that removing books from school library shelves carries a steep financial cost, with some districts spending nearly 10% of their entire school budget on the process. The organisation highlights the rising taxpayer burden of book banning campaigns, arguing that removals divert funds from education itself, and is drawing attention to the growing financial impact on local schools.

Why now: Book banning debates continue in US school districts and the claim of large budget costs gives taxpayers and parents new grounds for discussion.

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• Have you ever wondered what the actual cost is to strip a book from library shelves? In some districts, it could cost nearly 10% of the school's entire budget! https:// action.everylibrary.org/the_ta xpayers_rising_financial_burden_of_banning_books # library # libraries # read… · everylibrary · 7

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