An Act relative to media literacy in schools

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to integrate media literacy skills into all core and health curricula for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. To guide this implementation, the legislation establishes a Media Literacy Advisory Council composed of educators, parents, administrators, students, and experts to survey current teaching methods and recommend specific frameworks. The council will conduct an initial survey of school staff within 90 days of the bill's effective date and produce a final report containing best practices and legislative recommendations. The bill defines media literacy broadly to include the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create content across various platforms, including social media, AI, and virtual reality.