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GA HR1108

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sandra Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Encourages the State Board of Education to adopt performance standards for Critical Media Consumption Education in grades 9-12 to help students analyze media for credibility, bias, and intent

  • Calls on the Georgia Department of Education to develop professional learning opportunities, a resource bank of vetted lessons and assessments, and family engagement materials

  • Proposes integrating critical media consumption skills within existing English Language Arts and Social Studies courses without adding new high-stakes testing

  • Non-binding resolution that recognizes concerns about political polarization, social media echo chambers, and young people's vulnerability to misinformation

  • Directs distribution of the resolution to the State Board of Education, Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, and all local school boards

Legislative Description

Education; equip students with the skills of critical media consumption; recognize urgent need

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Rules1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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