Question

Support for Book Bans
Opposition to Book Bans
According to "Support for Book Bans," why should legislation around book bans not be viewed as the removal of books?
Responses
A The legislative efforts are focused on preventing future books from entering the classroom, not removing existing books.The legislative efforts are focused on preventing future books from entering the classroom, not removing existing books.
B Most of the legislative efforts do not focus on book removal but instead require that districts get parent consent for certain books.Most of the legislative efforts do not focus on book removal but instead require that districts get parent consent for certain books.
C Lawmakers provide lists of books that they suggest libraries remove, but this removal is not really a ban because it is not required.Lawmakers provide lists of books that they suggest libraries remove, but this removal is not really a ban because it is not required.
D The most recent legislation is more concerned with limiting who can check out certain books, rather than removing them altogether.The most recent legislation is more concerned with limiting who can check out certain books, rather than removing them altogether.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
According to "Support for Book Bans," legislation around book bans should not be viewed as the removal of books because:

**B** Most of the legislative efforts do not focus on book removal but instead require that districts get parent consent for certain books.

This indicates that the intent is not to eliminate access to books altogether but to involve parents in the decision-making process regarding what materials are appropriate for their children.