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A new push in Washington to address sexually explicit materials in school libraries is poised to reignite one of the most contentious cultural debates in the country. Late last month, Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) introduced legislation designed to protect children from sexually explicit content in schools, arguing that federal education policy should ensure that minors are not exposed to inappropriate materials in taxpayer-funded institutions. Miller framed the bill as a straightforward effort to restore parental authority and protect children, saying schools should not be distributing explicit materials to minors without parents’ knowledge or consent.