Bill > H6031

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, significantly alters the process for objecting to instructional materials in Florida public schools by removing provisions that allowed parents and county residents to formally object to specific materials. Previously, parents and residents could file objections based on criteria such as materials being pornographic, depicting sexual conduct, or being unsuitable for students' age and ability to comprehend. The bill eliminates the requirement for school boards to have policies and processes for handling these objections, including public hearings before a hearing officer and the possibility of a special magistrate appointed by the Commissioner of Education to resolve disputes. It also removes the requirement for school districts to report annually to the Commissioner of Education on objections received and materials removed or discontinued due to objections, and it removes the right for parents to inspect school district instructional materials. While some provisions related to parental rights and access to information remain, the core mechanism for challenging the content of instructional materials by parents and residents has been removed.

Education

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/6031