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Grant Program to Boost Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy in Schools

This Act establishes a grant program to fund the expansion of media literacy and digital citizenship education in K-12 schools and public libraries. The goal is to equip citizens, especially youth, with the skills needed to critically evaluate online information, identify disinformation, and use digital media safely and ethically. This initiative aims to enhance societal resilience against manipulation and protect the mental health of young people from negative social media impacts.
Key points
Funding provided for states and local schools to integrate digital literacy into K-12 curriculum to combat foreign disinformation and online manipulation.
Focus on teaching students how to critically analyze media content, evaluate source credibility, and understand how algorithms influence information.
The program aims to protect children from negative online impacts, including cyberbullying, body image issues, and exposure to harmful content like illegal drugs or self-harm promotion.
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Print number: 118_S_394
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2023-02-13
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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_S_394.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funding provided for states and local schools to integrate digital literacy into K-12 curriculum to combat foreign disinformation and online manipulation.
  • Focus on teaching students how to critically analyze media content, evaluate source credibility, and understand how algorithms influence information.
  • The program aims to protect children from negative online impacts, including cyberbullying, body image issues, and exposure to harmful content like illegal drugs or self-harm promotion.
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 Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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