It's been removed from required reading, but as far as I can see from the OP article, excerpts can still be taught (as they have in the past) and its not being removed from the school library. From another article, the age-inappropriateness content at issue is probably an account of a lynching early in the book. And, there actually are books (or parts of books) that are not appropriate for 7th graders in a public classroom situation. 7th grade in particular is prickly because at least a third of the kids are still emotionally immature for their ages.
Before you all jump on me, I'm not saying I agree with this decision. I read Helter Skelter in 6th grade, so I'm sure the majority of 7th graders in this Texas town could handle one horrific scene in an otherwise inspirational book. But this didn't come about in response to a parental request, or any MAGA assholes, it was reviewed by a panel of "teachers, principals and curriculum coordinators" as part of a regular review of teaching materials.
But okay, let's be true progressives and shit on public educators because - obviously, if they live in Texas, they must all be criminally insane and incompetent. 
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