Iowa schools add little library disclaimers in light of new book law

• School districts statewide have varying responses to the law due to a lack of guidance from the state, education advocates say.
• Urbandale has taken more aggressive action and pulled 65 books, while other districts haven't removed any.

State of play: A disclaimer on a little library at Urbandale's Webster Elementary notes it is separate from their library program and not sponsored by the district.

• West Des Moines plans on also adding signage on its library at Clive Learning Academy, the Register reports.
• Des Moines schools has a little library at McKinley Elementary, but the district does not believe the law applies to it.

What they're saying: The Little Free Library nonprofit is "disappointed" schools are adding disclaimers, but it's a "good solution" to ensure they aren't penalized, a spokesperson told the Register.

The other side: State Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R-Orange City) said in a previous statement to Axios that districts like Urbandale are "playing a political game" and that it's "unbelievable" districts are having a hard time removing sexually explicit materials.