Duval County Schools book removals draw scrutiny from national free expression group Duval County Schools book removals draw scrutiny from national free expression group

Duval County Schools has more than doubled the number of books removed from shelves through an internal review process, raising transparency concerns from PEN America. The free expression group criticizes the lack of public oversight, noting the removals disproportionately impact students with limited access to books outside school. The district states the removals follow a state-mandated review by certified media specialists, separate from formal book challenges.