Carroll County schools passes new policy that restricts books deemed 'sexually explicit'

Carroll County Board of Education members unanimously passed a new policy that restricts access to books deemed "sexually explicit" on Wednesday.

The decision to tighten the public school system's book selection process follows a flush of parents who pushed to remove certain titles last year. 

Namely, the challenges came from the "parental rights" organization, Carroll County chapter - Moms for Liberty. 

After frustrations flared during previous public comment sessions at education meetings, board member Steve Whisler was first to take up the issue. 

"It merely provides our educators with guidance on what is not appropriate for our students," Whisler said. 

Months later, the board agreed on a definition for "sexually explicit content."