Virginia Department of Education

SB656 Draft Model Policies

Draft - Model Policies Concerning Instructional Materials with Sexually Explicit Content

Appendix 1: Sample Policy

Section III: Identification of Instructional Materials with Sexually Explicit Content

Add to Paragraph A

1. No sexually explicit materials will be used in instructional material for children in grades K-5.
2. No sexually explicit supplemental materials will be used for instructional material for children in grades K-5.
3. No sexually explicit instructional material that exceeds a PG-13 or TV-14 rating will be used with children in grades 6-8.
4. No sexually explicit supplemental materials that exceeds a PG-13 or TV-14 rating will be used for children in grades 6-8.

Add to Paragraph B.

1. Children in grades K-5 will not be exposed by teachers, teachers aids, principals, division staff, outside contractor or volunteer to any instructional materials that are sexually explicit.
2. Children in grades 6-8 will not be exposed by teachers, teachers aids, principals, division staff, outside contractor or volunteer to any instructional materials that are sexually explicit or exceed a PG-13 or TV-14 rating.