Bill > A00119

This bill requires teachers and library media specialists to complete professional development hours focused on media literacy education during each five-year registration period, with specific requirements for teachers and library media specialists. Teachers will need to complete five hours of media literacy professional development, while library media specialists will need to complete fifteen hours. The bill directs the Commissioner of Education to ensure that this professional development incorporates culturally responsive-sustaining framework principles, is provided by or coordinated with library media specialists or school district library system employees, and includes specific training for library media specialists on how to provide media literacy education to teachers across all grade levels and subjects. Additionally, the Department of Education must create and provide model curricula and resources on media literacy education on its website. The professional development hours will count toward the existing 100-hour continuing teacher and leader education requirement, and library media specialists are defined as individuals employed by school districts in that role according to specific state regulations. The bill aims to enhance educators' skills in teaching media literacy and helping students critically analyze media information.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A119