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MA S211

MA S211
Forestalling fake news through reading comprehension


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to civic online reasoning to identify fake news on the internet. Education.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop revised curriculum frameworks for English Language Arts and History and Social Science that incorporate coursework on "civic online reasoning" - the ability to critically assess the credibility and quality of information found on the internet, including social media, through critical reading and analysis skills. The goal is to help students develop the skills necessary to identify and combat the spread of fake news on the internet.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2428 (on 04/17/2018)

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