Legislation to require local school boards to adopt a policy to address parent complaints about materials harmful to minors is headed to the Kentucky House. The term "harmful to minors" is defined in the bill and includes references to written or visual depictions of sexual acts. Speaking in favor of the legislation in committee was first-term Senator Lindsey Tichenor of Smithfield. She responded to a comment that Kentucky ranks high nationally when it comes to sexual abuse.
“I would argue clearly that when we’re desensitizing children to sexual things and making this content available in schools, you’re opening the door for sexual abuse,” said Tichnenor.
