UT HB0517

Prohibits sensitive materials (pornographic or indecent content) in Utah public school settings including classrooms, libraries, and school property, with exceptions for materials that would violate constitutional protections

Requires immediate removal of challenged materials from student access when a plausible claim is made, with a two-tiered review process using "objective" (non-discretionary) and "subjective" (factor-balancing) standards

Triggers statewide removal of instructional materials when at least 3 school districts, or 2 districts plus 5 charter schools, determine a material constitutes objective sensitive material

Creates a private right of action for injunctive relief against non-compliant LEAs, allows LEA governing boards to require arbitration agreements from students and parents, and makes challengers to the law jointly liable for prevailing parties' attorney fees

Mandates Legislative Auditor General complete compliance audits of all school districts by November 2028, with annual reporting to the Education Interim Committee; effective May 6, 2026