Bill would limit federal spending on sexually explicit school materials

State and local school agencies could not use covered federal funds to buy, develop, distribute, or provide sexually explicit instructional materials. The restriction would cover written, visual, or digital materials that graphically describe or show sexual acts to students in kindergarten through grade 12. Materials used for legitimate, age-appropriate human anatomy, health, or biology instruction meeting state standards would be exempt. The education secretary would enforce compliance as a condition of using covered funds, consistent with federal law. This provision would not authorize a national curriculum or override state or local authority over educational standards and materials. The restriction would start in the first full government budget year after the bill becomes law.

Local school agencies receiving federal funds would have to maintain a way for parents or legal guardians to inspect instructional materials made available to their children. The inspection requirement would start in the first full government budget year after the bill becomes law.