Event Brief
Lawmakers debate intent of Age Appropriate Materials Act
Filed: Jul 09, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Knox County Schools removed “Roots” then reinstated it, sparking debate over lawmakers’ intent behind the new book-banning law.
WHO: Knox County lawmakers and Knox County Schools officials
WHAT: Discussion of the intent behind the “Age Appropriate Materials Act,” which allows school districts to ban certain books
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 5:47 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: Knox County Schools removed “Roots” from library shelves and reinstated it shortly after, prompting debate over the law’s intent.
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