Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act

Senate Bill 4490 - Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T17:48:33Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4490 Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 5:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4490

Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act

This bill directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to award grants to state and local educational agencies, public libraries, and qualified nonprofit organizations to develop and promote media literacy and digital citizenship education for elementary and secondary school students.

Media literacy includes the ability to access relevant information, analyze media content, evaluate the accuracy of information, and make educated decisions based on information obtained from media and digital sources.

Digital citizenship includes the ability to safely, responsibly, and ethically use communication technologies and to participate in the political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of life related to technology and the digital world.

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Current Status of Bill S 4490

Bill S 4490 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2022. Bill S 4490 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 23, 2022. Bill S 4490's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of July 28, 2022