US education faces turning point as Florida district moves to purge all 'pornographic' books without review

Escambia County in Florida is moving to remove all books labeled as "pornographic" or "age-inappropriate" from school libraries without further review, reflecting a broader trend in US education. With over 1,600 titles already removed and 2,700 targeted statewide, Florida leads the nation in book bans. The proposal, backed by several board members, follows state pressure and seeks to establish long-term safeguards. Critics warn the move could reshape school library access across the country.