Supports Media Literacy: SB 5102 - Concerning school library information and technology programs Status & Hearings: • Public hearing held in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on Jan 23rd. You can view the public hearing HERE. • Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on Feb 6th. Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report). And refer to Senate Ways & Means. • Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on Feb 14th at 4:00 PM. (Committee Materials) • Bill Summary: Ensures ALL students in ALL districts have access to a school library information technology program with a trained, certified teacher-librarian. Addresses issues such as media literacy, intellectual freedom, e-book licensing, and levy passage requirements. The rise of misinformation and disinformation available through the internet necessitates comprehensive instruction by a qualified teacher-librarian in information literacy, digital citizenship, and media literacy for all K-12 students. *ACTION NEEDED for SB 5102* Sign in PRO HERE before the public hearing on Feb 14th *Sign in by 3 pm on Feb 14th, at least one hour before the hearing. Please also register your support for SB 5102 HERE SB 5626 - Expanding and enhancing media literacy and digital citizenship in K-12 education. Status & Hearings: • Public hearing held in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on Feb 6th. You can view the public hearing HERE. • Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on Feb 13th at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials) • Bill Summary: Relates to expanding and enhancing media literacy and digital citizenship in K-12 education. Requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to establish a program for the purpose of expanding the capability of school districts to integrate media literacy and digital citizenship into given subject areas through teacher support. Please register your support for SB 5626 HERE ________________________________________________________ |