HIDE THE PORN: Florida Schools Warn Teachers To Cover Classroom Libraries Due to DeSantis Law

Florida Gov. prohibits the use of ‘pornographic’ or other ‘harmful material in grade school classrooms. Ron DeSantis, R. / Getty Images

Florida school officials have instructed teachers to conceal classroom libraries in fear of what the books might contain. “pornographic” Material that is inappropriate for students. Warning that such content could be considered a crime against the state.

According to school officials, Washington Post that they’re advising teachers to take extreme measures after Gov. Ron DeSantis, R., signed House Bill 1467 which mandates that classroom textbooks be “age-appropriate” Free from “harmful materials” Such as porn. Teachers have been hiding their book collections by storing them in paper or clearing them out.

Teachers complain that they don’t have enough information on what books would violate the law, and one asked for a list of “specific” Books that violate the new law against pornography

“The bill does not name specific books to ban, nor a system in which to vet the books,” Third-grade teacher Telled The Independent. “It does, however, come with a fear-mongering threat of a class three felony, which could cause a teacher to lose not only their teaching certificate, but their right to vote as well.”

It is not clear why it is so difficult to identify inappropriate books for young kids. Nine out 10 American Library Association’s top banned books for 2021 were challenged for containing “sexually explicit” content. These are the book titles that were most debated in recent years. “library, school, and university materials” Include Gender QueerWhich “features depictions of masturbation, period blood, and confusing sexual experiences,” According to the New York TimesAnd This Book is GayWhich details are “The ins and outs gay sex“

DeSantis stated that the law requires transparency from parents. They should be able to see what materials are being displayed to their children.

“In Florida, our parents have every right to be involved in their child’s education,” DeSantis said. “We are not going to let politicians deny parents the right to know what is being taught in our schools. I’m proud to sign this legislation that ensures curriculum transparency.”

This is not just a problem in Florida—the Washington Free Beacon July reported On a Maine father who was given a “criminal trespass notice” from his child’s school after he took it upon himself to