SB 7 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for parental control relating to instructional materials and books containing sexually explicit content.

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amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in terms and courses of study, providing for parental control relating to instructional materials and books containing sexually explicit content.

(1) Directly identifying specific instructional materials containing sexually explicit subjects CONTENT that are used by <-- or made available to students at schools in the school entity.

20230SB0007PN061920230SB0007PN1174 - 2 - (4) Permitting the parent or legal guardian of a student to review instructional materials and library books that contain sexually explicit content upon request.

(b) Prior to adopting the policies required under this section, the governing body of a school entity shall seek input at a public forum to ensure that the policies are consistent with this section and adopted no later than August 30, 2023.2023 <-- 2024.

<-- (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to:

(1) Materials that contain visual or visually implied 20230SB0007PN1174 - 3 - depictions of sexual conduct or simulations of sexual conduct.

20230SB0007PN0619 - 3 - (2) Materials that contain explicit AND EXCESSIVE written <-- descriptions of sexual conduct.

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