Teaching Kids and Teens About Media and the Digital World
This act aims to help children and young people better understand media and the internet. It establishes a grant program for schools, libraries, and organizations to teach how to use technology safely and responsibly, distinguish true information from false, and protect their well-being in the digital world.
Key points
Provides funding to schools and libraries for programs teaching media literacy and digital citizenship.
Focuses on teaching critical thinking about online content and recognizing disinformation.
Supports safe and responsible use of the internet and social media.
Programs are intended to help young people address the negative impacts of media on health and well-being.
Expired
Citizen Poll