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This bill creates new provisions relating to access to pornographic materials in public schools and libraries, focusing on digital library catalogs and computer access for minors. The legislation requires school districts and charter schools to provide parents access to digital library catalogs and appoint an administrator responsible for excluding explicit sexual material or content pornographic for minors. Schools must also implement a resources challenge policy that allows taxpayers to dispute materials in school libraries or digital catalogs, and requires public disclosure of challenge results. The bill introduces significant legal provisions allowing parents to bring civil actions against schools, school board members, and employees if explicit sexual materials are made available to students, with potential monetary damages ranging from $500 for negligence to $2,000 for intentional violations. Additionally, public schools and libraries must either implement filtering software or develop policies to restrict minors' access to pornographic or sexually explicit materials on computers and digital library catalogs. The legislation mandates that school and library personnel can face penalties for failing to comply with these restrictions, and parents are empowered to seek legal remedies for violations, including injunctive relief and damages for gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

Education

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=611