The proposed bill amends Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 25, Subchapter 1, by adding a new section, 6-25-107, which establishes regulations for kindergarten through grade five (K-5) library media centers regarding materials that concern an individual's sexuality. Under this new provision, such materials must be stored in locked rooms within a designated area, and students are prohibited from viewing or checking out these resources without prior written approval from a parent, legal guardian, or individual standing in loco parentis.
Additionally, the bill outlines a process for addressing noncompliance with these regulations. Allegations of noncompliance must be referred to the Professional Licensure Standards Board through a formal complaint. The State Board of Education is tasked with taking action based on the Board's recommendations, which include a written reprimand and suspension of the teaching license for first-time offenders, and revocation of the license for repeat offenders.