Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S462 — An Act establishing media literacy education in schools to ensure all children are learning to analyze, evaluate and responsibly use the media

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill creates media literacy education programs in schools for children.

The bill establishes media literacy education in schools to help children learn how to analyze and evaluate media responsibly. This initiative aims to prepare students to engage with various media content critically.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that children will receive education on how to critically engage with media, benefiting families by fostering informed discussions.

Summary

An Act establishing media literacy education in schools to ensure all children are learning to analyze, evaluate and responsibly use the media

Bill Text

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S462 do?
An Act establishing media literacy education in schools to ensure all children are learning to analyze, evaluate and responsibly use the media
Who sponsors S462?
S462 is sponsored by John C. Velis (Democrat).
What is the current status of S462?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S462?
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