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MD HB25Public Schools - Sexually Explicit Materials - Prohibited in Libraries and Media Centers
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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting sexually explicit materials in elementary, middle, and secondary public school libraries and media centers; defining sexually explicit materials as books and auditory and visual material that contain graphic or obscene depictions of sexual activity that are not age appropriate or used as part of the approved instructional materials for instruction on family life and human sexuality; etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the presence of sexually explicit materials in elementary, middle, and secondary public school libraries and media centers. It defines "sexually explicit materials" as books and audio/visual materials that contain graphic or obscene depictions of sexual activity that are not age-appropriate or used as part of the approved instructional materials for family life and human sexuality education. The bill requires each county board to adopt policies and procedures to implement this prohibition, and it will take effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means (on 02/19/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0025?ys=2024RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0025_w&m.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0025f.pdf |
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