Public schools and libraries in South Dakota must adopt policies by January 1, 2024 that prevent minors from accessing obscene material and establish a process for reporting and reviewing potentially obscene books or materials. Schools and libraries must provide a way for the public to report material they believe is obscene, and if the material is determined to be obscene, they must take reasonable steps to keep it away from minors. If a school or library fails to adopt such a policy or follow it, the state can withhold public funding until they comply.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3.
Education Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 6, NAYS 8.
Education Motion to amend
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 158
Jon Hansen
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Education — Do Pass Amended
Education — Deferred to the 41st legislative day