Florida S1692 amends the definition of "harmful to minors" and revises the process for objecting to instructional materials in schools.

Florida S1692 amends the definition of "harmful to minors" to include any depiction of nudity, sexual conduct, or sexual excitement that appeals to prurient interest and is offensive to community standards. The bill revises the process for parents and residents to object to instructional materials used in schools. It mandates that district school boards adopt a policy for handling objections, including a clear process and an easy-to-use objection form. Meetings of committees reviewing objections must be open to the public.

Florida S1692 amends the definition of "harmful to minors" and revises the process for objecting to instructional materials in schools.

Florida S1692 amends the definition of "harmful to minors" to include any depiction of nudity, sexual conduct, or sexual excitement that appeals to prurient interest and is offensive to community standards. The bill revises the process for parents and residents to object to instructional materials used in schools. It mandates that district school boards adopt a policy for handling objections, including a clear process and an easy-to-use objection form. Meetings of committees reviewing objections must be open to the public.