New York A01855 mandates the Department of Education to provide school districts with media literacy resources by July 1, 2026.

New York A01855 amends the education law to require the Department of Education to provide school districts with a list of media literacy resources and instructional materials by July 1, 2026. The bill defines "media literacy" as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and use media, which includes the skills leading to digital citizenship. This initiative aims to equip educators and students with the necessary tools to navigate and critically engage with media content responsibly.

New York A01855 mandates the Department of Education to provide school districts with media literacy resources by July 1, 2026.

New York A01855 amends the education law to require the Department of Education to provide school districts with a list of media literacy resources and instructional materials by July 1, 2026. The bill defines "media literacy" as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and use media, which includes the skills leading to digital citizenship. This initiative aims to equip educators and students with the necessary tools to navigate and critically engage with media content responsibly.