AZ SB1367

Department of Education must identify best practices and recommendations for digital citizenship and media literacy instruction by January 15, 2021, and make resources available to school districts and charter schools on its website.

Department shall establish a digital citizenship and media literacy advisory committee including superintendents, experts, librarians, parents, teachers, and administrators to recommend academic standards revisions, educational technology plans, and implementation strategies.

Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, school districts and charter schools must annually review and amend their digital citizenship and media literacy policies by consulting stakeholders and considering best practices for instruction and parent involvement.

"Digital citizenship" is defined as skills related to technology and social media including norms of appropriate, responsible, and healthy behavior.

"Media literacy" is defined as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and use media, including foundational skills that lead to digital citizenship.