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Introduced
06/23/2022
06/23/2022
In Committee
06/23/2022
06/23/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To promote digital citizenship and media literacy.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a grant program overseen by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to promote media literacy and digital citizenship. The bill defines key terms like "media literacy" and "digital citizenship," and outlines how different eligible entities like state and local educational agencies, public libraries, and qualified nonprofit organizations can use grant funds to incorporate digital citizenship and media literacy into curricula, provide professional development for educators, and enhance media literacy skills in children. The bill also requires reporting on the effectiveness of the funded activities and authorizes $20 million in appropriations for the program every other fiscal year from 2023 to 2029.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 06/23/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8216/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8216/BILLS-117hr8216ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8216/BILLS-117hr8216ih.pdf.pdf |
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