Establishes a pilot program to enhance media literacy and critical thinking skills in Missouri schools.
The Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act establishes a pilot program to improve media literacy and critical thinking skills in Missouri schools. The program will be overseen by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, which will select five to seven diverse school districts to participate. The pilot program will focus on teaching students to analyze and evaluate various forms of media, including news, social media, and visual content. It will also address digital citizenship, internet safety, and cyberbullying prevention.
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