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CO HB1103

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Cutter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the July 1, 2021 sunset on Colorado Revised Statutes 22-2-145 and establishes permanent media literacy requirements in K-12 education.

  • Directs the Colorado Department of Education to create and maintain an online resource bank of media literacy materials and resources based on recommendations from the Media Literacy Advisory Committee.

  • Requires the State Board of Education to adopt revisions to reading, writing, and civics standards that incorporate media literacy knowledge and skills for elementary through secondary students.

  • Allows school districts, charter schools, and cooperative services boards to request technical assistance from the department for implementing media literacy policies and practices, but does not mandate adoption of specific materials or resources.

  • Establishes that the bill is necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety.

Legislative Description

Media Literacy Implementation

Last Action

Governor Signed

5/27/2021

Committee Referrals

Committee of the Whole4/22/2021
Education3/25/2021
Education2/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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