IL HB2443

Parents and guardians have the right to review learning materials and activities in advance at public schools, the Illinois School for the Deaf, and the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired.

Parents may withdraw their student from classes or activities and request alternative assignments if they object to materials or activities containing sexual content, violent content, or profane or vulgar language.

Charter schools may require parents to waive these review and objection rights as an enrollment condition if they provide a complete list of books and materials before enrollment, but parents retain rights for any materials introduced after enrollment.

Public educational institutions must obtain signed, written parental consent before using video, audio, or electronic materials that may be age-inappropriate for students.

The act takes effect on July 1, 2015.