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MA H561

MA H561
Relative to media literacy in public schools


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to support media literacy education in public schools. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to support media literacy education in public schools in Massachusetts. It proposes amendments to Chapter 71 of the General Laws to define media literacy, create a working group to assess and recommend revisions to policies and procedures on media literacy, and require the Department of Education to provide support for professional development, create a web-based resource platform, conduct surveys to understand districts' integration of media literacy, and report annually to the legislature on the department's progress.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5159 (on 12/03/2020)

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