SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. — A new Somerset County school library policy is now on hold as Maryland officials review whether it complies with state law.
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland has filed a lawsuit against the Somerset County Board of Education alleging the school board is illegally withholding public records regarding book removals, curriculum decisions, and other board practices.
The Somerset County Board of Education publicly voted to reaffirm their hiring of legal counsel, avoiding a possible financial penalty from Maryland education officials.
A recent audit has uncovered multiple violations and financial issues within Somerset County Public Schools according to education officials.