Florida H1119 amends the definition of "harmful to minors" and revises the process for objecting to instructional materials in schools.

Florida H1119 amends the definition of "harmful to minors" to include any material that depicts nudity, sexual conduct, or sexual excitement when it appeals to prurient interest and is offensive to community standards. The bill revises the process for parents and residents to object to instructional materials in schools, requiring them to file a petition within 30 days of the material's adoption. The school board must then conduct a hearing, which is open to the public and includes parents of students. If the board denies the objection, the parent can request a special magistrate for review.

Florida H1119 amends the definition of "harmful to minors" and revises the process for objecting to instructional materials in schools.

Florida H1119 amends the definition of "harmful to minors" to include any material that depicts nudity, sexual conduct, or sexual excitement when it appeals to prurient interest and is offensive to community standards. The bill revises the process for parents and residents to object to instructional materials in schools, requiring them to file a petition within 30 days of the material's adoption. The school board must then conduct a hearing, which is open to the public and includes parents of students. If the board denies the objection, the parent can request a special magistrate for review.