Friday, March 19, 2010
MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio school board has lifted its temporary ban on showing PG-13 and R-rated movies such as “Schindler’s List” in high school classes.
But parents of Marysville students will now have to give permission before their children see a more mature film at school. The movies also will have to be cleared by administrators, and officials are urging teachers to show relevant clips instead of whole films.
The school board in the community 30 miles northwest of Columbus approved the new policy at a meeting Thursday night. It drew about 120 people for and against the ban adopted last month.
Parents had complained about their children being exposed to PG-13 and R-rated historical dramas such as “Schindler’s List” and “Saving Private Ryan” at Marysville High School.