Madison County School District, MS
MS
4
Ban actions
4
Unique books
8
Laws affecting
Status breakdown
District profile
Sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-25 + Census ACS 2019-2023 · LEAID 2802790
Enrollment
12,926
Grades PK–13
FRPL eligible
40%
5,153 students
Non-white share
56%
District type
Traditional
Ridgeland, MS
Median household income
$87,450
Population in poverty
7.2%
Adults 25+ with Bachelor's+
54%
Student race/ethnicity
Laws in effect here
Legislation that applies to the books banned in this jurisdiction.
Florida · H 1069
Struck DownA court has ruled this law unconstitutional — it cannot be enforced.Education
Florida · H 1467
SignedThe governor has signed the bill into law.K-12 Education
Texas · HB 900
SignedThe governor has signed the bill into law.Relating to the regulation of library materials sold to or included in public school libraries.
Iowa · SF 496
UpheldA court has ruled that this law is constitutional and may be enforced.A bill for an act relating to children and students, including establishing a parent's or guardian's right to make decisions affecting the parent's or guardian's child, authorizing the parent or guardian of a student enrolled in a school district to enroll the student in another attendance center within the same school district in certain specified circumstances, prohibiting instruction related to gender identity and sexual orientation in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools in kindergarten through grade six, and modifying provisions related to student health screenings, school district library programs, the educational program provided to students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools, other duties of school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, the department of education, the board of educational examiners, and the governing boards of charter schools and innovation zone schools, competent private instruction, and special education, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1145.) Effective date: 05/26/2023, 07/01/2023.
Tennessee · HB 0843
SignedThe governor has signed the bill into law.Age-Appropriate Materials Act Amendment (HB 843)
Mississippi · HB 1315
SignedThe governor has signed the bill into law.Pornographic online and digital/resources for K-12 students; prohibit.
Mississippi · SB 2346
SignedThe governor has signed the bill into law.Material harmful to minors; provide for liability for any entity that distributes on the internet without age verification.
Texas · SB 13
EffectiveThe law is now in effect and enforceable.Relating to public school library materials, including the establishment of school library advisory councils.
Most-banned books here
All ban records (4)
The Hate U Give
by Angie Thomas
Placed in 'restricted circulation' by Madison County School District in 2022 following parent complaints. Students need parental permission to check out the restricted titles. Nearly three-fourths of the restricted books are by authors of color. Cited concerns include race themes, LGBTQ+ themes, and depictions of sexual violence (notably a graphic rape scene in Beloved).
Temporarily RemovedThe book has been pulled from shelves pending a formal review.Aug 1, 2022Beloved
by Toni Morrison
Placed in 'restricted circulation' by Madison County School District in 2022 following parent complaints. Students need parental permission to check out the restricted titles. Nearly three-fourths of the restricted books are by authors of color. Cited concerns include race themes, LGBTQ+ themes, and depictions of sexual violence (notably a graphic rape scene in Beloved).
Temporarily RemovedThe book has been pulled from shelves pending a formal review.Aug 1, 2022The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
Placed in 'restricted circulation' by Madison County School District in 2022 following parent complaints. Students need parental permission to check out the restricted titles. Nearly three-fourths of the restricted books are by authors of color. Cited concerns include race themes, LGBTQ+ themes, and depictions of sexual violence (notably a graphic rape scene in Beloved).
Temporarily RemovedThe book has been pulled from shelves pending a formal review.Aug 1, 2022All American Boys
by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely
Placed in 'restricted circulation' by Madison County School District in 2022 following parent complaints. Students need parental permission to check out the restricted titles. Nearly three-fourths of the restricted books are by authors of color. Cited concerns include race themes, LGBTQ+ themes, and depictions of sexual violence (notably a graphic rape scene in Beloved).
Temporarily RemovedThe book has been pulled from shelves pending a formal review.Aug 1, 2022