School Board Battles Book Access Policy | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Somerset County’s school board just passed a controversial new media policy banning “adult material” from minors’ access — sparking legal threats, heated debates, and accusations of intimidation. Board chair Matthew Lankford defended the move, calling some books “disgusting,” while union leaders and community members fiercely opposed it, with one lawyer labeling Lankford’s tactics as an unfair labor practice. The 3-1 vote, with one abstention, sets up a brewing battle over what kids see — and whether this policy crosses legal lines. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…