Establishes a pilot program on media literacy and critical thinking in South Carolina public schools.

The bill mandates the South Carolina Department of Education to establish a pilot program on media literacy and critical thinking for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. The program will select seven diverse school districts to study outcomes. It defines media literacy as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and participate with all forms of media, including news and social media. The pilot program will develop strategies for integrating media literacy into classroom curricula, identify necessary resources, and explore policy recommendations.

Establishes a pilot program on media literacy and critical thinking in South Carolina public schools.

The bill mandates the South Carolina Department of Education to establish a pilot program on media literacy and critical thinking for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. The program will select seven diverse school districts to study outcomes. It defines media literacy as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and participate with all forms of media, including news and social media. The pilot program will develop strategies for integrating media literacy into classroom curricula, identify necessary resources, and explore policy recommendations.