One of the requirements refers to access by minors to inappropriate matter and another refers to access to materials harmful to minors. Whats the difference?
The term harmful to minors is defined in CIPA and referenced previously in this FAQ. The definition of inappropriate for minors is to be made by the school or library board or administration. The law states specifically that the federal government is not to make any determination on what is, or is not, inappropriate for minors.
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