North Carolina S511 mandates informational literacy instruction in public schools from kindergarten through grade 12.

North Carolina S511 requires public schools to provide instruction in informational literacy, including skills to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively. Local boards of education must develop and implement this instruction, consulting with library/media personnel. The State Board of Education will adopt age-appropriate standards for this instruction, which includes research processes, critical thinking, and ethical information production. This act takes effect with the 2025-2026 school year.

North Carolina S511 mandates informational literacy instruction in public schools from kindergarten through grade 12.

North Carolina S511 requires public schools to provide instruction in informational literacy, including skills to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively. Local boards of education must develop and implement this instruction, consulting with library/media personnel. The State Board of Education will adopt age-appropriate standards for this instruction, which includes research processes, critical thinking, and ethical information production. This act takes effect with the 2025-2026 school year.