The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5898, aims to amend current statutes to prohibit public school libraries from making sexually explicit materials accessible to minors. The bill specifically defines sexually explicit content to include pornography, depictions of sexually explicit conduct, and various forms of sexual activity, including touching of genitals and breasts, nude performances, and representations of sexual excitement or sado-masochistic abuse.

The intent of this legislation is to safeguard students by ensuring that public school libraries do not provide access to materials that could be deemed inappropriate for minors. The bill emphasizes the responsibility of public school libraries to prevent such access, thereby reinforcing the protection of students from exposure to sexually explicit content.