Georgia school and library book laws
Georgia SB 226 gives parents a fast harmful-to-minors complaint path for school and classroom materials.
Georgia SB 226 (2022) required local policies by January 1, 2023. A parent or guardian may file a written complaint that material available to their enrolled child is harmful to minors. The principal investigates on a short statutory timeline (commonly described as about 7–10 days), with an appeal path. The Georgia Department of Education published a model policy. Later criminalization bills (for example SB 154) and 2025 follow-ons did not pass.
Not legal advice. Confirm the enrolled text and any injunction before changing policy. LRS is informational and must not be the sole basis for removing books.
Bills and rules
| Measure | Year | Status | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 226 Harmful-to-minors complaint process Parent written complaint that textbooks or school/classroom library materials are harmful to minors; principal investigation; appeal; GaDOE model policy. | 2022 | In force | School libraries |
How BookLooky LRS addresses the concern
- Fast principal-level reviews need a consistent content snapshot — LRS scores plus official-scan excerpts help staff respond within the statutory window.
- Harmful-to-minors screening is a legal standard; LRS is decision-support, not a finding of harm.
Story theme scores (including LGBTQ+ representation) measure presence in the plot. They are not warnings and are not a lawful stand-in for “harmful to minors.”