California 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 2064 — State Library: media literacy.

Last action — In committee: Held under submission.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law creates the California State Library under the control of the State Librarian. Existing law requires the State Librarian to establish and administer the Reading Initiative Program to, among other things, develop a list of recommended books in consultation with various groups, including, but not limited to, teachers, librarians, parents, writers, publishers, and employees of the State Department of Education. Existing law requires the State Librarian to develop a method of involving pupils enrolled in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, in the program and to develop an appropriate form of recognition for pupils who succeed in the program. This bill would, contingent upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for its purpose or the receipt of funds from private sources, establish the Media Literacy Through Critical Thinking Program in the California State Library, to be administered by the State Librarian, for purposes of supporting media literacy across multiple languages for individuals and developing media literacy skills for individuals to help navigate issues of public health and representation, as provided. The bill would require the State Librarian to develop a list of recommended books, articles, digital multimedia resources, and any other materials for specified purposes to be made available to county and municipal libraries across the state. The bill would create the Media Literacy Through Critical Thinking Program Fund in the State Treasury and require state or private funds to be deposited in the fund, as provided.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Held under submission.

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  4. Read second time and amended.

  5. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 20).

  6. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.

  8. Referred to Com. on ED.

  9. From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.

  10. Read first time. To print.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2064 do?
Existing law creates the California State Library under the control of the State Librarian. Existing law requires the State Librarian to establish and administer the Reading Initiative Program to, among other things, develop a list of recommended books in consultation with various groups, including, but not limited to, teachers, librarians, parents, writers, publishers, and employees of the State Department of Education. Existing law requires the State Librarian to develop a method of involving pupils enrolled in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, in the program and to develop an appropriate form of recognition for pupils who succeed in the program. This bill would, contingent upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for its purpose or the receipt of funds from private sources, establish the Media Literacy Through Critical Thinking Program in the California State Library, to be administered by the State Librarian, for purposes of supporting media literacy across multiple languages for individuals and developing media literacy skills for individuals to help navigate issues of public health and representation, as provided. The bill would require the State Librarian to develop a list of recommended books, articles, digital multimedia resources, and any other materials for specified purposes to be made available to county and municipal libraries across the state. The bill would create the Media Literacy Through Critical Thinking Program Fund in the State Treasury and require state or private funds to be deposited in the fund, as provided.
Who sponsors AB 2064?
AB 2064 is sponsored by Irwin, Jacqui (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 2064?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 AB 2064?
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