FL H1539

Adds a statutory definition of "harmful to minors" to s. 1006.28, F.S., meaning any depiction of nudity, sexual conduct, or sexual excitement that predominantly appeals to prurient, shameful, or morbid interest and is patently offensive to prevailing adult community standards regarding suitable material for minors.

Adds "harmful to minors" as a new, standalone ground (alongside pornographic content and depictions of sexual conduct) for parents or county residents to object to materials used in classrooms, school libraries, or reading lists.

Expands the mandatory 5-school-day removal requirement to cover materials objected to as pornographic, harmful to minors, or depicting sexual conduct (previously only pornographic or sexual conduct triggers applied), keeping the material unavailable until the objection is resolved.

Prohibits school districts from considering potential literary, artistic, political, or scientific value as a basis for retaining material found to contain content harmful to minors.

Requires the State Board of Education to monitor district compliance through regular audits and reporting, with authority to issue noncompliance notices, require corrective action plans within 30 days, and withhold state funds until districts comply; effective July 1, 2025.