Green Hill High School in Wilson County, Tennessee, has shut down its library due to recent changes in the state's book-banning legislation. As reported by Nashville Fox affiliate WZTV, the school is closing its library ahead of the 2024–2025 school year to review its collection for compliance with H.B. 843, which took effect on July 1. H.B. 843 amends the "Age-Appropriate Materials Act," originally signed into law by Governor Bill Lee in 2022. The revised law, according to the ACLU of Tennessee, prohibits K–12 students from accessing books with "nudity, or descriptions or depictions of sexual excitement, sexual conduct, excess violence, or sadomasochistic abuse." This new definition raises concerns that classic literature and other valuable educational materials might also be banned. State Senator Jeff Yarbro (D) has criticized the bill, suggesting its restrictions could even affect the Bible, which contains explicit content. Erika Long, Legislative Committee Chair for the Tennessee Library Association, has warned that the law could remove essential educational resources, such as anatomy books and those on puberty. Many have condemned the law as unconstitutional and detrimental to students. The closing of the library at Green Hill High School is part of broader national concerns over book bans targeting LGBTQ+ and minority authors. #Students & Youth Culture