Des Moines schools’ officials told the Register they haven't removed any books under Senate File 496 in part because the Iowa Department of Education had not issued guidance on how school materials should be vetted under the law. The actions of Des Moines officials appear to be in line with the advice the Iowa Department of Education has given educators: consult your legal counsel if you have questions about the law. For more details on what republicans have to say and to see a visual on how many books each district removed, tap the link in our bio. To continue to support our work on the book ban coverage, we encourage you to be a subscriber or to share this story. #Iowa #bookban #iowabooks #iowacheck