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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to media literacy in public schools. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to integrate media literacy skills into the K-12 curriculum in Massachusetts public schools. It establishes a Media Literacy Advisory Council to survey current practices, make recommendations, and create a final report with proposed revisions to the state's education curriculum, instructional technology plan, and school district policies and procedures. The bill also requires the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to update the educational framework for health and core curriculum courses to include provisions related to media literacy and digital citizenship. Additionally, the bill mandates annual teacher training on embedding media literacy education into the curriculum and the creation of a web-based repository of recommended media literacy resources and practices.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Dave Rogers (D)*,
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5135 (on 08/25/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H688 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H688.pdf |
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