H3264

Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Pilot Program

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Education and Public Works Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

10:00 AM

House E.P.W K-12 Subcommittee

Mar 19, 2025

1:30 PM

House E.P.W. Full Committee

History

Feb 19, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: B.Newton

Jan 28, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bauer

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time