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2005 SESSION

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HB 2868 Public schools; school boards to prohibit distribution of literature focused on sexual behavior.

Introduced by: Glenn M. Weatherholtz | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

School boards; authority to block use of school facilities by certain student groups.  Authorizes local school boards to prohibit the use of school facilities by any student club or other student group that encourages or promotes sexual activity by unmarried minor students.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Policies regarding certain activities in public schools.  Prohibits local school boards, in the exercise of their authority to protect the well-being of students as recognized by federal law pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 4071 (f), that provide equal access and fair opportunity to use school facilities or to distribute literature from allowing such access or opportunity to use such school facilities or to distribute literature to any club or other group that is focused on supporting, assisting, or justifying any lifestyle involving sexual behavior.