Bill > H6037

This bill modifies Florida's laws regarding instructional materials in schools by removing several existing provisions related to objections to instructional materials. Specifically, the bill eliminates the current process that allowed parents and county residents to file objections to specific instructional materials, including detailed procedures for challenging materials based on criteria such as pornographic content, sexual descriptions, or age-inappropriate content. The bill removes requirements for special meetings to resolve such objections and eliminates the option for parents to request a special magistrate to review disputed materials. Additionally, it removes the requirement for school districts to submit annual reports about material objections. The bill still maintains some parental rights, such as the ability to access and review instructional materials, but significantly streamlines the process for challenging or removing materials. The changes aim to simplify the school district's procedures for selecting and maintaining instructional materials, reducing the administrative burden associated with individual objections. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving school districts time to adapt to the new regulations.

Education

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/6037