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RI S2016
RI S2016Adds "media literacy" to the standards currently taught in civic education for K-12, which are the history of Rhode Island, representative government, the rights and duties of actively engaged citizenship and the principles of democracy.
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would add "media literacy" to the standards currently taught in civic education for kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12), which are the history of Rhode Island, representative government, the rights and duties of actively engaged citizenship and the principles of democracy. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends Rhode Island's K-12 civic education standards to include "media literacy," which refers to the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act using all forms of communication. Currently, civic education in Rhode Island public schools covers the history of the state, how representative government works, the rights and responsibilities of active citizenship, and the fundamental principles of democracy. This legislation, which takes effect upon passage, adds media literacy to this existing curriculum to ensure students are equipped to critically understand and engage with the vast amount of information they encounter.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Dawn Euer (D)*,
Jonathon Acosta (D),
Hanna Gallo (D),
Meghan Kallman (D),
Pam Lauria (D),
Tiara Mack (D),
Ryan Pearson (D),
Ana Quezada (D),
Bridget Valverde (D),
Lammis Vargas (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Education (on 01/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2016.pdf |
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