FL S1454

Expands definition of "harmful to minors" to include text depictions and material depicting "deviate sexual intercourse," while exempting materials used in formal scheduled sex education courses from the definition.

Requires school principals to notify parents at least 10 instructional days before sex education materials are used and obtain written parental approval for student participation in those course portions.

Mandates district school boards annually certify instructional materials compliance with state law and maintain public websites listing all instructional materials by title, author, and ISBN; requires evaluation and removal of pornographic or prohibited materials by October 1, 2019.

Establishes that purchasing textbooks, novels, or prohibited materials with intent to expose students constitutes a third-degree felony effective October 1, 2019, with each item as a separate offense.

Creates expanded appeals process allowing parents or residents to petition for material removal through hearings before independent hearing officers, with appeals to the State Board of Education and circuit court; allows recovery of reasonable attorney fees and costs.