HB3188

Establishes the Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act

Introduced·2/3/26
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Establishes the Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act to implement a pilot program in Missouri schools.

The Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act establishes a pilot program in Missouri to enhance media literacy and critical thinking skills among students. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will select five to seven diverse school districts to implement the program, focusing on integrating media literacy into classroom curricula. The pilot program will run from 2027-28 to 2028-29, with reports and recommendations submitted to the general assembly.

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History

Feb 4

House

Read Second Time (H)

Feb 4

House

Withdrawn (H)

Feb 3

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)