Utah HB0197 addresses sensitive instructional materials in schools, defining terms, requiring reporting, and establishing procedures for handling.

Utah HB0197 amends school materials regulations by defining "sensitive material" as either objective or subjective. It mandates the state board to post information on a parent portal, including resources for students affected by bullying or abuse. Local education agencies (LEA) must provide parents with links to sensitive material reporting at registration and maintain a section on their websites for such reports. LEAs must also use tools to identify sensitive materials and prioritize acquiring academically rigorous books.

Utah HB0197 addresses sensitive instructional materials in schools, defining terms, requiring reporting, and establishing procedures for handling.

Utah HB0197 amends school materials regulations by defining "sensitive material" as either objective or subjective. It mandates the state board to post information on a parent portal, including resources for students affected by bullying or abuse. Local education agencies (LEA) must provide parents with links to sensitive material reporting at registration and maintain a section on their websites for such reports. LEAs must also use tools to identify sensitive materials and prioritize acquiring academically rigorous books.