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. It introduces the concept of a "qualified complaint," which can be submitted by students or their parents or guardians, and mandates the formation of a library material review committee that includes various educational stakeholders. The policy must outline a complaint form and submission process, ensuring that no library material can be removed or restricted without a thorough evaluation and rationale from the review committee.

Additionally, the bill includes new legal language that prohibits school boards from considering factors such as the race, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, or political or religious views of authors or characters when reviewing educational materials. It also restricts the removal or restriction of materials related to sexual health, allowing limitations only based on age, development, and grade level appropriateness. The effective date for these regulations is set for July 1, 2025. The bill aligns with related legislation, sSB 1271, and has received favorable support from the Education Committee, reflecting a significant majority in favor of standardizing criteria for educational material selection and review in schools.