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Katie Dahlstrom | June 15, 2012

The Erie School Board on Thursday upheld its decision to ban a book and lesson plan on diversity and tolerance of same-sex parents.

In May, the School Board banned the “The Family Book,” by Todd Parr and accompanying materials.

The materials, which are part of the “Ready, Set, Respect!” lesson endorsed by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, were implemented at the elementary school this spring as part of the diversity and tolerance unit in the school.

One of the controversial lines in “The Family Book” states “some families have two moms or two dads.” After receiving complaints from several parents, the materials selection committee reviewed the book and lessons before the board voted 5-2 to ban them at its May meeting.

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Tags: Censorship, Illinois, Same-sex relationships, School curriculums, Schools, Sexual content

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