Pennsylvania SB839 mandates media literacy education in public schools from kindergarten through grade twelve.
Pennsylvania SB839 requires the Department of Education to develop an age-appropriate media literacy curriculum for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. The curriculum will include critical thinking skills, understanding media's impact on culture, and recognizing bias and misinformation. School districts must incorporate this curriculum into their school programs starting the next academic year. The Department of Education will also provide resources and materials on its website.
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