Code: IIABB
Amity School District 4J
Adopted: 5/9/90 Revised/Readopted: 10/12/05
Use of Feature Films
The Amity Board recognizes the showing of commercially produced and rated films and videos, hereafter called feature films, may have a legitimate purpose in a school’s educational program. Since the content of these feature films customarily is designed for general audience viewing, the Board feels certain precautions should be taken to ensure the showing of a particular film is consistent with the educational values espoused by the district. Only films rated G, PG, PG-13 or (under special circumstances R) may be shown as part of the school program. The Board directs procedures be developed to accomplish this objective, including the provision that a parent has the opportunity to preview a film when practicably possible and that a parent must give prior consent before his/her student may view a film rated PG, PG-13, or R.
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