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Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy: Grant Program for Schools and Libraries

This act aims to improve citizens' digital and media literacy skills, especially for children and youth. It establishes a grant program to support schools, libraries, and non-profit organizations in teaching safe and critical use of the internet and media, helping to identify disinformation and protect mental health.
Key points
Financial support for schools, libraries, and non-profit organizations for media and digital literacy programs.
Development of critical thinking skills about online and media content to better identify false information.
Assistance in protecting the mental health of young people by teaching conscious use of social media.
Creation of guidelines and curricula for schools from kindergarten through post-secondary education, adapted to the needs of all students.
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Print number: 117_HR_8216
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Process start date: 2022-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8216.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial support for schools, libraries, and non-profit organizations for media and digital literacy programs.
  • Development of critical thinking skills about online and media content to better identify false information.
  • Assistance in protecting the mental health of young people by teaching conscious use of social media.
  • Creation of guidelines and curricula for schools from kindergarten through post-secondary education, adapted to the needs of all students.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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