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This bill establishes a new criminal offense called sexual assault in the fourth degree, specifically targeting school personnel who engage in inappropriate interactions with minor students. Under the proposed law, a teacher, principal, counselor, coach, employee, or volunteer of any public or private elementary or secondary school would be guilty of this crime if they subject a minor student to sexually explicit discussions, gender-related persuasion, or require students to read or view sexually oriented material as a condition of academic advancement. The bill further stipulates that such actions are considered a felony, with potential penalties including imprisonment in a state correctional facility for one to five years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both. Notably, the law emphasizes that any permissions or requirements related to such materials must be applied equally to all students in the minor's class, preventing selective or discriminatory application.

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