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Grants for Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Education in Schools.

This Act establishes a grant program to integrate digital citizenship and critical media literacy skills into K-12 education and public libraries nationwide. The goal is to equip citizens, particularly students, with the tools necessary to discern misinformation, counter foreign disinformation campaigns, and make informed decisions about their health and daily lives in the digital age. This investment aims to build national resilience and improve youth mental wellness.
Key points
Provides $20 million in grants (for specific fiscal years) to states, schools, libraries, and nonprofits to develop and implement media literacy curricula.
Focuses on teaching students how to critically evaluate online sources, understand algorithms, prevent cyberbullying, and recognize foreign influence operations.
State educational agencies must establish advisory councils to develop inclusive guidelines for digital citizenship and media literacy competencies for K-12 students.
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Print number: 118_HR_9584
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7]
Process start date: 2024-09-12
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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 118_HR_9584.

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 2024-09-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Provides $20 million in grants (for specific fiscal years) to states, schools, libraries, and nonprofits to develop and implement media literacy curricula.
  • Focuses on teaching students how to critically evaluate online sources, understand algorithms, prevent cyberbullying, and recognize foreign influence operations.
  • State educational agencies must establish advisory councils to develop inclusive guidelines for digital citizenship and media literacy competencies for K-12 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-7].

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 2025-12-26.

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