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OK SB19
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Warren Hamilton
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AI Summary
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School districts and charter schools must submit a complete listing of all library materials to the State Department of Education by October 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, or provide an attestation that their public online catalog is complete and accurate
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School libraries are prohibited from having pornographic materials or "sexualized content" accessible to students under 18, with these terms defined based on community standards and the youngest age of students with access
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Each school district and charter school must maintain a written policy for reviewing educational suitability and age-appropriateness of library materials and for handling complaints
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Parents may report suspected violations to the State Department of Education, which must notify the school within 14 business days and conduct an investigation; schools have 14 business days to request a hearing before the State Board of Education
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Noncompliant schools face a 5% reduction in state funding for the following fiscal year and may be reported as deficient on their accreditation report
Legislative Description
Schools; requiring school districts and charter schools to submit certain list of library materials; providing process for reporting violations; providing penalties. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Coauthored by Senator Bergstrom
2/5/2025