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This bill aims to prohibit sexually explicit materials in public school libraries and media centers, defining such materials as books, auditory, and visual materials containing graphic or obscene depictions of sexual activity that are not age-appropriate or part of approved instructional materials for comprehensive health education. Specifically, the bill mandates that elementary, middle, and secondary school libraries and media centers must remove any materials meeting this definition, and requires each county school board to develop and implement policies to enforce this prohibition. The bill defines "sexually explicit materials" as content that graphically depicts sexual activity and is not considered appropriate for the age group or part of a standard, approved health education curriculum. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving schools and school districts time to review and potentially remove materials that fall under the new restrictions.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0282?ys=2025RS