HJ59

Request interim study on media literacy

Failed·5/22/25
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Montana HJ59 requests an interim study on enhancing media literacy through education.

Montana HJ59 requests the Legislative Council to designate an interim committee to study ways to enhance media literacy through education. The study will involve collaboration with state and national organizations, the Office of Public Instruction, the Board of Public Education, and teachers of media literacy. The committee will develop a basic understanding of media literacy, gather input from teachers, and review successful efforts in other states. The study aims to report findings to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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27 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28, 2025

3:30 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

Apr 16, 2025

3:00 PM

House Education Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 29, 2025

Senate

(S) Committee Report--Bill Concurred (S) Education and Cultural Resources

Apr 29, 2025

Senate

(S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading