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HB 197·UT·house

School Materials Amendments

Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 8, 2026
Sponsor: Nicholeen Peck (R)
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House/ filed

Mar 7, 2026

Summary

The bill amends state law to prohibit public schools and local education agencies from using or distributing instructional material deemed "sensitive," including certain pornographic or indecent content. It creates a formal process for students, parents, staff, or board members to challenge material and requires removal while a review is conducted. The goal is to protect minors from harmful content in digital and other instructional resources.

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