SB19

Schools; requiring school districts and charter schools to submit certain list of library materials; providing process for reporting violations; providing penalties. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB19 mandates school districts and charter schools to submit a list of library materials and prohibits pornographic content accessible to.

Oklahoma SB19 requires school districts and charter schools to submit an annual list of library materials to the State Department of Education. It prohibits libraries from having pornographic materials accessible to students under 18. Schools must have a written policy for reviewing material suitability and responding to complaints. The State Department of Education must investigate reported violations and notify the school and complainant of the results. Noncompliant schools face a 5% reduction in state funding.

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History

Feb 5, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Bergstrom

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading