Bill > HB1195

This bill establishes new regulations regarding pornographic material in Indiana schools by defining "pornographic material" as school materials that have not been approved for instruction on human sexuality and include patently offensive visual or written depictions of nudity, genitals, or sexual conduct (including specific sexual acts). The bill requires school corporations and charter schools to establish procedures allowing parents, guardians, and community members to request the removal of materials deemed pornographic, obscene, or harmful to minors. Schools must review such requests at their next public meeting and remove materials if determined to fall under these categories. Additionally, the bill mandates that schools publish a catalogue of approved curricular materials, school library materials, and related policies on their websites. The legislation expressly prohibits school corporations, public schools, employees, contractors, and third-party vendors from knowingly making or providing pornographic, obscene, or harmful materials to students. These provisions are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to provide more oversight and control over educational materials accessible to students.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1195/details