Substitute House Bill No. 7014 requires local and regional boards of education to create a policy by January 1, 2026, for evaluating library materials that may be subject to removal or restricted access due to complaints. The bill defines "library material" as books and periodicals available for student inquiry, excluding those required for classroom instruction, and introduces the term "qualified complaint," which pertains to requests from students or their parents or guardians regarding specific materials. The mandated policy must include a complaint form, a submission process, and the formation of a library material review committee that includes various educational stakeholders, such as the school principal and a certified school librarian.

The bill also establishes that no library material can be removed or restricted without a thorough evaluation by the review committee, which must provide justification for any actions taken. It explicitly prohibits the removal or restriction of materials based on partisan content, the identity of the author, or the personal views of board members. Additionally, it introduces new legal language that protects materials discussing sexual health and human sexuality, stating that such content can only be restricted based on age-appropriateness. The policy must be reviewed and updated at least every five years, and the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The Education Committee has shown significant support for this bill, with a favorable vote of 29 in favor and 15 against.