MT HB508

Adds "media literacy" as a new legislative goal for Montana's public elementary and secondary schools by amending Section 20-1-102, MCA

Defines media literacy instruction to include developing students' ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act using all forms of communication

Aims to reduce students' susceptibility to disinformation, misinformation, propaganda, and indoctrination

Establishes a non-binding legislative goal rather than a mandatory curriculum requirement

Introduced by Representatives K. Kortum and L. Reksten during the 69th Legislature (2025)