Missouri citizens rallying against Senate Bill 54 applauded when Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem issued a preliminary injunction on Friday, temporarily preventing the law from taking effect.

The controversial portion of the bill that restricts communication between teachers and students through social media is currently blocked. However, certain parts aimed at removing sexual predators from school facilities will remain in place.

Senate Bill 54 was scheduled to go into effect on Aug. 28. Now, the judge’s order puts the law on hold until February. During the months in between, a hearing will take place to determine whether or not the law will be permanently thwarted.

On Monday, Aug. 29, Missouri representative Rick Stream is scheduled to speak to The Kirkwood Call about recent developments regarding Senate Bill 54. The complete story about his visit will be posted at thekirkwoodcall.com later next week.