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CT SB00949

Bill

Status

Passed

6/27/2017

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety and Media Literacy Advisory Council within the Department of Education, effective July 1, 2017

  • Council membership includes teachers, librarians, parent-teacher organization representatives, and persons with expertise in digital citizenship, Internet safety and media literacy, appointed by the Commissioner of Education

  • Council provides recommendations to the State Board of Education on best practices for teaching digital citizenship, Internet safety and media literacy

  • Council advises on methods for instructing students to safely, ethically, responsibly and effectively use media and technology resources

  • Council members are not eligible for mileage reimbursement or transportation allowances for attending council meetings

Legislative Description

An Act Creating An Advisory Council Relating To Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety And Media Literacy.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/27/2017

Committee Referrals

Education3/1/2017

Full Bill Text

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