This bill mandates that local school districts adopt and publicly post policies detailing the materials authorized for student use and establish procedures for handling complaints regarding materials considered harmful or age-inappropriate. The bill defines "material" broadly to include printed matter, visual presentations, web-based content, live performances, sound recordings, and other forms of media provided by the school district or its representatives. By November 1, 2025, school boards must adopt a policy describing authorized materials and a complaint resolution process, both of which must be posted on the district's website. The process includes steps for submitting written complaints, investigating allegations, and determining the appropriateness of the material, with timelines for each step and provisions for written responses and appeals to the school board.

The fiscal note indicates that the bill will have an indeterminate impact on local school districts and does not provide state funding to cover estimated expenditures. The Department of Education would require two new positions to fulfill the bill's requirements, with costs estimated at $186,000 in FY 2025, $192,000 in FY 2026, and $198,000 in FY 2027. However, the bill does not include appropriations or authorization for new personnel. The Department of Justice has not provided information on potential costs. The bill's effective date is upon its passage, and all decisions and communications related to the principal's or school board's determinations are to be considered public records.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 650:4