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NY A01855
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nily Rozic
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AI Summary
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Requires the New York Department of Education to publish a list of media literacy resources and instructional materials on its website for school districts by July 1, 2026
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Defines "media literacy" as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and use media, encompassing foundational skills leading to digital citizenship
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Defines "digital citizenship" as skills related to current technology and social media, including norms of appropriate, responsible, and healthy behavior
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Mandates inclusion of media literacy professional development programs for teachers in the resource list
Legislative Description
Relates to requiring the department of education to provide school districts with a list of resources and instructional materials on media literacy; defines terms.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026